The Compass at Gloucester Family Care offers an engaging, nurturing and supportive Alternative Provision service, for children and young people aged 4-25.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our growing Compass team.
You will be helping and supporting children and young people to achieve their EHCP outcomes utilising an individualised and bespoke curriculum.
- £26,000 FTE (pro-rata to £22,000 to reflect term time only working)
- You will have a full UK Driving License, with access to an appropriately insured vehicle.
- You will ideally have experience of working with children with SEN, particularly with knowledge and experience of working with children who have a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD.
- You will have regular practice and clinical supervisions, which offer advice and guidance therapeutically.
- You will work Term Time only, we are open to negotiating working hours.
- Paid mileage (45p per mile)
- GFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children you must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service clearance at enhanced level.
- All recruitment will be completed in line with GFC's Safer Recruitment policy, which is available for reference on our website.
How will you help to make a meaningful change to a child or young person’s life?
Gloucester Family Care’s Alternative Provision has seen remarkable growth and success over the past academic year, which means we are looking for additional highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to be part of this exciting journey.
- Be a consistent and reliable PRESENCE around our children and young people with an empathetic and therapeutic approach.
- Be PASSIONATE about the planning and delivery varied and individualised curriculum.
- SUPPORT children and young people to improve educational attainment, life skills, whilst working towards their agreed EHCP outcomes.
- Deliver engaging, TAILORED and diverse mentoring sessions.
- SHARE your success and evaluate your practice to contribute to the evolution and improvement our service.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working within an SEN setting or with children with a diagnosis of ADHD / ASD.
- Experience in supporting vulnerable young people who find engaging socially and emotionally difficult at times.
- Openness to working with children and young people of all ages.
- Awareness of Safeguarding and Protection procedures and regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
