Eresby Special School is a specialist Academy, for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a diverse range of highly complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are situated in Spilsby in Lincolnshire and are fortunate to access to a wide range of services and providers in our local community, with whom we are proud to work alongside.
Working collaboratively with the Therapies Lead, teachers, support staff and external professionals, the post holder will support in the delivery of Thrive interventions alongside other therapeutic approaches, including LEGO®-Based Therapy and music-based therapeutic activities, to support pupils' emotional regulation, relationships, communication and engagement in learning.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details.
30 hours per week, 39 term time weeks. Permanent role.
About our Academy
Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible.
Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.
Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.
Salary & Benefits
NJC09 FTE £28,153 per annum. £20,050 per annum pro rata (Including pending pay award)
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
We are looking for someone who displays:
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Willingness to undertake Thrive, LEGO®-Based Therapy and other therapeutic training relevant to the role.
Mental Health First Aid qualification..
Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
Experience planning and delivering interventions that promote emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Experience delivering Thrive interventions and, LEGO®-Based Therapy and Music Therapy.
Experience working collaboratively with teachers, families and other professionals.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
