What skills and experience we're looking for
Previous experience of working within an educational setting
Knowledge and ability to work effectively and network with a wide range of supporting services in both the public and private sectors
Experience of teaching, counselling, youth work, careers, social service or other relevant work
Knowledge of SEN, EAL, PP
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Ability to work flexibly in a team situation whilst being able to prioritise, show initiative and work independently, ensuring key routine tasks are achieved within deadlines
Excellent organisational and communication skills with a willingness to respond positively to changing circumstances
Working with others, the ability to assess and review young people and family circumstances and plan appropriate responses
The ability to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of young people and families/carers with different ethnic and social backgrounds
The ability to work effectively with, and command the confidence of, teaching staff and senior leadership within the school
The ability to understand a child’s educational and pastoral needs
Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
Ability to develop a coaching role as a long-term activity designed to achieve the goals in the learning action plan
Ability to engage in joint goal setting with the individual child
What the school offers its staff
Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
Access to discounted travel schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Comprehensive training and support
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
Eye care voucher scheme
Free flu vaccine
Access to e-learning and development
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.