The role
ensures that early years’ settings and schools meet their statutory duties and adopt best practice approaches in supporting pupils with health conditions, enabling full access to education.
The post holder will be required to build effective relationships and work in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders including schools, families and health professionals to ensure safe, inclusive practice, compliance with statutory duties and increase school capacity to meet pupils’ physical, medical and health-related needs.
The post holder will also have responsibility for the coordination and delivery of relevant training and have oversight of specialist equipment as well as represent the Inclusion Service within regional and local groups (for example Disability Access Group) as well school and Local Authority Accessibility Plans.
Do you have:
1. A degree or relevant professional qualification within the field of Education and / or Healthcare.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development related to Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and or medical / health related needs.
3. Postgraduate qualification in ALN/SEN, inclusion or a related field.
4. Accredited training relating to children with medical conditions or specific health needs.
You will have experience of:
5. Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
6. Developing individual plans (e.g., Individual Education Plans, Individual Development Plans, Pastoral Support Plans, Individual Healthcare Plans).
7. Working collaboratively with parents, health professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.
8. Providing advice, modelling practice or supporting colleagues in a school / setting or advisory capacity.
9. Delivering training or professional learning to school staff, Local Authority staff or wider stakeholders.
10. Producing clear, accurate and professional written reports and records.
11. Working directly with pupils with complex or long-term medical needs
12. Supporting children and young people with medical or complex needs within educational settings.
13. Healthcare planning, risk assessment and inclusive practice.
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:
14. Teachers, Additional Learning Needs Coordinators or Education Advisors
15. Health professionals
16. Other professionals with experience of working within the fields of education and health
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
17. Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
18. Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
19. Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
20. Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
21. Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
22. Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
23. Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,