About us: Brooke School is a broad-spectrum Special School catering for pupils aged from 4 – 19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life chances. Our learners experience a language rich curriculum that ensures they can communicate effectively in a range of contexts. Expressive and spoken language underpin the development of reading and writing, giving our young people a voice in society. To do this, we have designed a curriculum full of inspirational topics, to suit a variety of students needs and tastes. Our School is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our Schools face and can working together to find solutions. The Schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provided dedicated support services across the Trust. The main duties of the role are: To support out Learners during the lunch break, feeding and supervising. The role will also involve preparing the dining area and clearing the tables and chairs at the end of each session. What we offer: • the opportunity to make a difference • enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn • a supportive community of families and external partners • a friendly and inclusive working environment • talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team • comprehensive induction and probation support Reward & Benefits We offer: • A competitive salary • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme • Excellent training and development opportunities • Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members) • Well-being app & staff discounts • Occupational Health Service • Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies Key Dates: Closing Date: 9am Friday 4th April 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 7th April 2025 Further information: Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and Application Form can be obtained from https://www.brookeschool.co.uk/job-vacancies/ Applications: Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details. Applications must be sent by email to HR7023welearn365.com before the closing date detailed above. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received. Safer Recruitment: Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities