Overview
Elms School is a nurturing place of learning with high expectations for all. Our therapeutic approaches nurture students so they form relationships and learn to self-regulate, demonstrate respect, take responsibility, and understand their emotions and others\' emotions. Our curriculum enriches the experiences of our students, develops independence and promotes collaboration. Our staff provide bespoke therapeutic interventions, such as Thrive or Trauma Informed Practice, to address social emotional development and enable pupils to manage their behaviour and regulate their emotions so that they can form meaningful relationships throughout their lives. We teach students how to regulate using the Zones of Regulation and use Restorative Approaches to build a sense of community and help pupils respect viewpoints and take responsibility for resolving conflicts and putting things right. In our Ofsted inspection in March 2023, Elms School continues to be a Good school.
Passenger Assistants/Escorts will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils during their journey.
Responsibilities
* Establish a rapport with pupils and parents.
Qualifications and candidate requirements
* Must be able to establish a rapport with pupils and parents.
* Must be emotionally resilient.
* Must possess a good sense of humour, be patient and remain calm in difficult circumstances.
* Previous experience of escorting children with complex behavioural, social, emotional and mental health difficulties would be an advantage, but training will be given.
Role type and schedule
We are looking for a permanent relief Passenger Assistant and would be interested in hearing from applicants who can help with daytime runs (during the school day) and/or the home–school, school–home runs at either end of the day. Please state your regular availability on your application. This would be a Kent Scheme A position.
Salary and benefits
Paying £12.71 per hour, plus an allowance. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, pension scheme, healthcare, behaviour management and safeguarding training.
Application process and safeguarding
The school requires a fully completed application form – CVs are not accepted. Elms School is committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical clearance, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.
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