Midday Meals Supervisor - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Hours: 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (11.00am - 1.30pm), 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Are you enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives? Danecourt School is looking for dedicated Midday Meals Supervisors to join our friendly and supportive team, starting as soon as possible!
As a Midday Meals Supervisor, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, happy, and engaging lunchtime environment for our children. You'll oversee the children during their lunch break, encourage positive play with a variety of activities, and administer first aid when needed (don't worry, we'll provide full training if you don't have it already).

Do you have the qualities to thrive in this role? We're looking for someone who is:
+ Empathetic, kind, and compassionate
+ Positive, flexible, and adaptable
+ A great communicator who enjoys engaging with children
+ A team player who is reliable and punctual

Danecourt is proud to be part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a family of schools that embraces diversity and equal opportunities. We are committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of our community because we believe inclusivity strengthens us all., Danecourt Special School is part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway . Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills. We are a special school catering for primary aged children who have special educational needs. The children who attend Danecourt have a wide breadth of needs including complex learning difficulties and autism.
At Danecourt our mission is support all pupils to become "STARS" -
S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful
This is facilitated through pupils receiving a personalised curriculum that is tailored to meet their individual specific needs. The highly trained staff team maintain high expectations of what each individual pupil is able to achieve, striving to ensure that they all reach their maximum potential; celebrating difference and encouraging curiosity and creativity. Staff work collaboratively with families/carers and a range of other agencies in order to meet the pupils needs and as a result, pupils make strong progress academically, emotionally and socially. Pupil achievement is hugely valued and celebrated in a manner that is meaningful and appropriate for each pupil.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Danecourt community and working with us, telephone the school and make an appointment to come and meet some of the pupils and staff and to experience for yourself the quality of education given to all of our children and the unique atmosphere throughout our school.

Danecourt is a special school for primary-aged children with a range of special educational needs, including complex learning difficulties, autism, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Here's what makes us unique:
+ A welcoming and inclusive school community
+ Access to fantastic facilities, including sensory playrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and therapy support
+ The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with diverse and meaningful needs