Mealtime Assistant
Expanse Learning
Mealtime Assistant
Salary Not Specified
Expanse Learning, Wigan
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c047cc324ce644beb38ff94a2e7bc48b
Full Job Description
- Supervise and support students during mealtimes, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Assist students with special needs in accessing their meals, providing appropriate support and encouragement.
- Foster independence and self-help skills among students, encouraging them to manage their own meals where possible.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and hygienic dining environment, including clearing away used utensils and wiping down tables.
- Assist with the setup and clean-up of mealtime areas before and after each meal service.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members, including teachers, teaching assistants, and the school cook, to ensure the smooth operation of mealtimes.
- Attend training sessions as required to stay updated on relevant policies, procedures, and best practice.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns about the welfare of students to the appropriate authorities., This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Mealtime Assistant role at Expanse Learning. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed by the Head Teacher or other senior staff members.
Previous experience working with children or young people, especially those with special needs, is desirable but not essential. - Good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly as they relate to food handling and hygiene.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Willingness to undergo relevant training, including safeguarding and first aid training, as required by the school.
Engagement: - Professional development opportunities:
- Financial:
- Well-being:
- Facilities:
+ Values-Driven culture Were proud of our culture as we strive to further embed our values
+ An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your college but also across the organisation where innovation is encouraged
+ A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity
+ Dedicated focus groups to ensure we have the optimal working environment in all aspects.
+ Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
+ Educational sponsorship (application required)
+ Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one department to another.
+ A competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff whereby pay progression is possible on a bi-annual basis, following successful performance
+ Access to a salary sacrifice pension plan
+ Enhanced sick pay that increases as it aligned with your length of service
+ Wellbeing champions and access to Mental Health First Aiders
+ 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
+ Access to private medical insurance
+ Personal resilience and Wellbeing courses
+ Dedicated wellbeing day each year
+ Wellbeing campaigns.
+ Great buildings providing positive working environments
+ Free car parking at every site
+ Social networking opportunities across the organisation to create new relationships both inside and outside of the work setting.