Overview
Our vision focuses on the recovery and growth in an academic, social, emotional and vocational sense for young people. We utilise a bespoke curriculum with unique techniques alongside inclusive activities to create cross curriculum success and positive wellbeing for our young people to thrive. Our school community capitalises on using the wealth of experience each colleague showcases so we develop our provision and curriculum as a team with forward-thinking ideas to transform outcomes for the young people and families that we work with. Utilising the Thrive approach with a detailed understanding and application of attachment theory, neurodivergence, the SEN spectrum of needs, and PACE, the impact of our work with young people is astounding. We are currently in a period of expansion and are seeking someone who expresses a mutual passion and dedication to enhance the lives and futures of young people.
Our small, independent, not for profit Special Educational Needs school is set in the heart of beautiful Yelverton, near Plymouth. We are a small community with a big heart, providing a personalised curriculum for every young person within our setting and ensuring that their wellbeing is of paramount importance to us as a team unit. Please visit our website to learn even more about our vision, values, and site.
If you have a desire to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable young people within Devon – then we want to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and believe that every young person should have the resources and support they need to feel safe both at school and at home. We dedicate fulfilling time for young people to heal and develop their confidence to be an outstanding member of society. Therefore, to promote the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, an enhanced DBS clearance is required to become a part of our community. Feeling safe is the most important experience we wish to grant our families, which we expect all staff to also be committed to.
Are you ready to transform the lives of our future society? We are looking for a caring, patient, assertive, enthusiastic individual who is ready to provide support and 1:1 learning for young people aged between 7 - 18 years. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a specialist SEMH setting with experience and/ or relevant training in SEN, trauma, attachment, anxiety, neurodiversity, PDA, and ADHD. Sensitivity and flexibility are necessary qualities, as well as the ability to work as part of our effective team. Knowledge of Thrive and PACE would be advantageous.
This exciting opportunity is a full time role to maximise building a trusting and happy relationship with young people. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We would love to show you around our school, so please do contact us for a visit. Telephone enquiries would also be warmly welcomed.
Please return your completed application form to [email protected]
Responsibilities
- Supervising and providing particular support for young people, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
- Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Plans including EHCP, Thrive and Curriculum Pathways.
- Establishing constructive, effective and trusting relationships with young people, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- Interacting and responding to young people relative to their individual needs
- Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all young people
- Encouraging young people to interact with others and to engage in activities
- Setting boundaries and high expectations of conduct and engagement whilst promoting young person’s self-esteem and independence
- Assisting with the display of young people’s work
- Using strategies, to support young people to achieve learning goals
- Planning of learning activities derived from the relevant Wildings curriculum pathways /Thrive
- Monitoring, assessing and providing feedback on young peoples’ responses to learning activities through Earwig and CPOMS and accurately recording achievement/progress as directed
- Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on young peoples’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
- Promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging young people to take responsibility for their own behaviour
- Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participating in feedback sessions with parents/carers
- Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing and filing
Qualifications
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy Attainment of 5 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including Maths and English or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and aptitude
- Previous experience of working with children/young people with SEMH/SEND needs
- Organisational skills
- Good Communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Able to prioritise between different demands
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Self-motivated, and able to work in a team
- An interest in children and education
- Patient and friendly approach
- Compassionate and sensitive approach to children and their needs
- Displays an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
- Able to work without supervision
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,600.00-£30,070.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
