We are looking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and proactive Learning Support Practitioner, with excellent communication skills and the ability to form strong relationships with children and young people.
* Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and highly driven individual with experience in working with vulnerable children and young people?
* Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with children and young people, and the resilience to handle challenging behavior effectively?
* Are you excited by the rewards and challenges of working with very special, complex young people?
Job Responsibilities
* Be educated to GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths.
* Act as a role model, be able to empower, motivate and provide a high level of support for the team and young people.
* Demonstrate experience of acting ethically, with integrity and empathy as well as commitment to working towards these values.
* Be passionate in motivating, inspiring and safeguarding young people and the team members in their care.
* Embrace and support the school’s Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos.
* Have the ability to develop positive and sustainable relationships with children and young people.
* Be an outstanding practitioner able to provide stimulating learning opportunities.
* Be a creative and reflective individual who inspires confidence in meeting the needs of our young people.
* Be highly motivated and able to contribute to collaborative working with colleagues and wider partners.
* Be able to demonstrate resilience, motivation and commitment.
* Have a cheerful outlook and mind-set, embracing the positive physical and mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling self-care and reflection as part of our wider strategy.
* Have the ability to promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality at all times.
* Be honest and act with integrity, be trustworthy and understand the need for confidentiality.
Special Educational Needs experience is not essential but a willingness to learn and understand the complex needs of our children and young people; drive, aspiration and achievement and the ability to promote quality of life most certainly is.
OUR OFFER
* A friendly and inclusive working environment.
* Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
* A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences, and gifts.
* A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
* An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
* Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary).
* A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
* A learning and development programme and CPD.
* Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
* Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits.
* 50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
* Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
* Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
* Staff Savings Scheme.
* One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Visits to The Smith Foundation are encouraged. For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address:
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START DATE: As soon as possible
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing recruitment campaign until roles are filled
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2023.
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