Required Skills & Experience
* Right to work in the UK, E Level 2 (GCSE A – C or grade 4 or above) in English and Maths.
* Recognised qualification/accreditation in SEN or therapy related to working with children with high levels of stress, regulation, wellbeing & behaviour needs, or willingness to complete such training.
* Additional training in therapeutic & educational approaches such as use of communication systems, sensory approaches, social stories.
* Experience and/or knowledge of working educationally and/or therapeutically, implementing interventions with children and young people with complex SEN needs in community or school settings, including Looked After Children, young people and those with significant stress‑related behaviours.
* Ability to work with pupils/students aged 3–19 years who are autistic or have severe learning difficulties/complex needs, including physical disability and significant health needs.
* Ability to build rapport and trust with children and young people of all ages and abilities, especially those experiencing high levels of (di)stress and/or high wellbeing/mental health/health needs.
* Understanding of triggers, causes and presentation of wellbeing needs and distress and ability to manage it.
* Experience of completing dynamic risk assessments, in school and in the community, for whole school activities and working to mitigate these risks appropriately.
* Experience of delivering interventions to whole class groups, small groups and individuals with complex SEN.
* Ability to learn, use and extend knowledge of assistive and augmentative communication systems (AAC), including Makaton, PODD, Core Vocabulary Boards, eye gaze, proloquo 2 go, LAMP words for life.
* Ability to learn, use and extend knowledge of sensory tools and strategies including weighted & compression equipment, suspended equipment, therapeutic listening.
* When related to wellbeing needs, support students with personal hygiene and toileting.
* Support the welfare of learners with medical needs by administering medication and first aid following appropriate training when necessary as specified within our Administration of Medication Policy.
What the school offers its staff
Sherwood Foundation School is a warm and friendly school, with high aspirations for our fantastic pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
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