Meal Time Assistant
Overview
Monday – Friday, Term Time, 11am to 2pm
We are looking for a mealtime assistant to join our friendly team at The Windmill School. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing positive lunchtime experiences for our students at this day school for autistic children and young people. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in working with autistic children and will be responsible for supervising pupils during our lunch period and supporting the Kitchen Manager with the lunch service and clean-up. You will work closely with teaching and support staff to provide safe, interactive, social experiences for our young people.
The position will involve some of the following duties:
- Interacting with students and providing opportunities for positive social communication.
- Working closely with the staff team to report any first aid or safeguarding concerns.
- Working within our school dining hall to maintain a clean and safe environment and ensure that the dining rooms are cleaned thoroughly at the end of each service.
- Supporting students with personal care when required.
- Supervising outdoor areas in all weathers.
- Supporting lunchtime activities in open classrooms as and when needed
Personal attributes
A kind and patient approach to working with children and young people with social and communication difficulties is essential as well as the ability to model positive interactions.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £10,010 to £10,360 per year for 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
- Training and professional development in autism and an ongoing commitment to developing the skills of all staff.
- A supportive work environment centered on staff wellbeing, where staff feel happy, valued and supported.
- Part time, term time only employment with hours which may be ideal for individuals with or school pick up/drop offs and school holiday childcare commitments.
Location
The Windmill School
Moxon Street
Barnet
Herts
EN5 5TS
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
To apply for this position please complete the attached application form and return it to vacancies@bsentrust.org. Please include in your email why you think you would be suitable for this position by referring to the attached job description and person specification.
Equal opportunities
Barnet Special Education Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with children, young people and vulnerable adults (you are applying for a position working in regulated activity). In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times. Barnet Special Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Job reference: 2025/07