Specialist Inclusion Support Worker

You will need to be an experienced teaching assistant and have considerable experience of working in schools or other settings with children who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The role will involve delivering support and intervention to children within their own school settings or at one of our small offsite placements, either one to one or in small groups as well as supporting the development of school-based TAs and project work within the team. We offer an induction package and supervision as well as peer support and we are committed to providing opportunities for professional development. This is a fantastic role where you will make a real difference in supporting the inclusion of children and young people, and where you will be part of a large and supportive team. WHAT IS INVOLVED? This is a key post within the Emotional Wellbeing and Effective Learning (EWEL) Team, which is part of the Educational Psychology Service. The role of this multi-disciplinary team is to improve the wellbeing, achievement and resilience of socially and emotionally vulnerable young people; and to support schools to develop their capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable learners. The team provide:

• Assessment, screening and consultation in relation to the social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs of children within school contexts
• Advice and consultation in relation to how SEMH needs impact on learning and inclusion
• Intervention at individual, group and whole class levels; and school development support
As part of the team there are considerable opportunities to develop your own practice, and to become involved in a range of initiatives. There will be a planned induction arrangement that can be tailored to your interests and needs., We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

The Emotional Wellbeing & Effective Learning Team are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual with good interpersonal and communication skills to join the team. You would be joining a highly valued team that provides a wide range of support, development and intervention programmes within schools, working closely with our colleagues in the SEND and Inclusion Service.,
• NNEB
• Cache Level 3
• NVQ Level 3 (Social Care),
• NVQ/BTEC (Youth and Social Care) or equivalent
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits