What skills and experience we're looking for
Job purpose:
To enable all pupils to engage in education and develop their sense of belonging by providing support to reduce the impact of barriers to learning. This will involve working with pupils, staff and parents/carers to make sure effective policies, procedures and support are in place.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning.
• Co-ordinate the development of pupils’ individual pastoral support plans and review ongoing progress towards set goals.
• Manage the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning. Ensure any transition for pupils leaving the school are in place and effective.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and consistently implement the school’s behaviour policy.
• Work within the Inclusion Team regarding interventions and investigations.
• Assist in establishing good relationships with pupils, parents and carers and provide information about progress within pastoral plans and next steps as appropriate.
• Provide advice to teachers on behalf of the Inclusion team, when required.
• To calm and diffuse difficult situations involving pupils and manage challenging behaviour of individual pupils as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.
• To work as part of the Inclusion team to identify needs and implement strategies to support pupil needs and monitor the impact of interventions.
• Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s progress.
• Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.
• Assist parents/carers with any information they need to support their child.
• Liaise with external support agencies and professionals as required, to cater for pupils’ individual needs.
• Build and refresh knowledge on the range of external support available that could support pupils’ individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and relevant meetings.
• Facilitate the transfer of relevant pupil information inside and outside the school.
• Complete relevant paperwork required by external agencies.
Influencing and Managing Relationships:
• Headteacher
• External Contractors
• Parents and carers
• Senior Leadership Team
• Staff
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, thepost-holdermay be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with above key responsibilities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
At L.E.A.D we have a strong vision and four core principles, to lead, empower, achieve and drive, which you will be expected to demonstrate in your working practices.
What the school offers its staff
Annual Leave
Teachers enjoy up to 13 weeks annual leave during school holidays. This is in addition to any bankholidays or statutory holidays.
Competitive salary
All Trust roles (except apprentices) offer aminimum hourly rate above National LivingWage, with salary progression.
Pension scheme
Teacher’s Pension Scheme or LGPS, with generous minimum employer contribution of 17.4% plus lifecover.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free 24/7 support for employees, offering counselling and resources for emotional, financial, andlegal issues.
Online GP service
24/7 access to online GP consultations, providing advice, diagnosis, referrals, and ongoing supportfor all staff.
CPD
Individual development plus high quality professional development through theL.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub for teachers.
Flu vaccinations
Free seasonal flu vaccinations for employees who are not otherwise eligible, ensuring health andwell being.
Free eye test
Free eye test every two years for regular computer users, reimbursed through expenses to promotewellbeing.
Occupational Health
FREE services available to support employee well-being and promote a healthy work environment.
Access to discounts
Exclusive discounts and cashback on travel shopping, insurance and utilities through the Blue LightCard, Discounts for Teachers and Teacher Perks.
Travel expenses
Business travel expenses reimbursed at the HMRC maximum mileage rate to support staff travel needs.
Physiotherapy services
Access to free physiotherapy to aid recovery, support physical health, and promote overall employeewellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.