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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision based at either our: Shepshed site LE12 9DB, Loughborough site LE11 3DU, Glenfield site LE3 8BQ or our Hinkley site LE10 0PR
Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 34 hrs Term time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24th February 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for primary and secondary school aged children who are at risk, or who have been permanently excluded from school. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people in the Secondary phase who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps
About the Role
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 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following 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.
Safeguarding Statement
Oakfield Short Stay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.