To work as a member of the school attendance team to provide appropriate support primarily in relation to school/college attendance management. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has a trauma-informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils.
Teach and Inspire
To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil and family based interventions, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
Support Reintegration
To run programmes for individuals or groups of parents to help develop their knowledge, confidence and capacity in the understanding of child development.
Collaborate with Agencies
To support and develop best practice through a range of methods, including the development and maintenance of information and training packs for parents.
Promote Inclusion
Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.
What We Offer
* Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
* Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
* Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
* Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
* Flexibility: Options for part‑time or full‑time work to suit your lifestyle.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex‑offenders, please see our policy statement.
Application Criteria
* Equivalent to NVQ 3 level qualification or relevant experience.
* Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school.
* Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education.
* Experience of working with external agencies.
* Experience in administration.
* High standard of IT skills including software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office).
* Communication skills.
* Reliability, Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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