Alternative Provision Support Worker

We are looking for an inclusive, student focused, resilient, emotionally literate person to work as part of a small team, together with the current Ambition Coordinator, to support students at risk of permanent exclusion from school to remain in education and/or training. The role will involve delivering some one-to-one or group sessions with the students who are following an alternative curriculum pathway. These may be sessions addressing behavioural, social or emotional issues or they may be bespoke lessons to deliver aspects of the curriculum. We are keen to play to the strengths of the successful candidate so would be interested in hearing about what areas of the curriculum you believe you could deliver as part of your application. It will also involve monitoring off site provision, meeting with parents and teachers regarding the provision for the young person and organising day trips and other relevant activities. The person: You will be patient and caring and able to quickly form excellent relationships with vulnerable young people and their parents/carers. You will have a creative and optimistic approach to re-engaging these young people. You will need boundless energy, a good sense of humour and a strong sense of social justice. You will be accountable, together with the Ambition Coordinator, for the attendance, behaviour and outcomes of the small cohort of students you are working with. In return for hard work, dedication and commitment to these vulnerable young people you will receive good quality, on-going CPD, excellent support from the Student Support Centre and the Pastoral team and opportunities to develop your own skills in teaching or small group work. The successful candidate will have some background working or volunteering in schools, youth work, social care or with vulnerable young people in other contexts. They will also have an awareness of safeguarding when working with vulnerable young people. Why join us? There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career. We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time. We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children's barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Grade and Salary: Grade 4 £11,619 - £12,652 actual salary per annum pro rota (FTE £26,421 to £28,770) Working pattern: 19 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Job Share) Contract term: Permanent,

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
The closing date for applications is: Friday 11th October 2024 at midday. Interviews will be held on: a date to be confirmed.