Lunchtime Support and Personal Care Assistant in our Specialist Resource Base for pupils with Autism/Communication Needs
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: £25,948.96 Full time equivalent, £6,133.20 pro rata
Contract: Permanent: Term time only plus 5 inset days
Working pattern: 10 hours weekly 11.30-1.30 pm Mon-Fri
Sefton Park Schools are federated Infant and Junior Schools. The schools offer a holistic and child centred approach to education where children can learn and grow in a caring and exciting environment. Our schools are a dynamic, supportive, happy place to work. We have recently opened a new specialist resource base and are excited to welcome a new team and new pupils to our community.
The Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic employee to provide support for lunchtime, play activities and personal care for pupils in our new specialist resource base.
The Resource Base has a focus on supporting pupils with ASC and speech, language needs.
The key tasks of the role will be:
● Helping pupils set the table and clear away in our Lifeskills Room
● Supervising and supporting pupils when they are eating lunch
● Supporting pupils with personal care and independence skills such as eating, drinking and toileting.
● Supporting and supervising pupils with play (indoor and outdoor)
● Supporting pupils with personal care and independence skills.
● Supporting transition from lunchtime back to class
● As a team member, you will play a crucial role in facilitating and supervising the experience, ensuring a safe, clean and enjoyable environment.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
● Has a passion for working with children and supporting their development.
● Has strong communication skills.
● Has a desire to develop their skills and knowledge of working with pupils with additional needs.
● Is enthusiastic, reliable and able to work well as part of a team
● Is able to develop positive relationships with staff and children.
● Experience working with children within a nursery, primary school or specialist setting is desirable but not essential.
We offer:
● A nurturing, caring and friendly environment
● Dedicated and motivated staff
● A supportive community of parents and carers
● A commitment to ensure that everyone is a valued and respected member of the school community
● A commitment to continuing professional development
Employee benefits include:
● Local Government Pension Scheme
● Free wellbeing support - 24 hour access to a counselling and legal advice helpline
● Cycle to work scheme
● Staff discounts
Closing date: 20th April 2026 at 12 pm (Noon)
Interview date: TBC