Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a student services pastoral worker, with a specific focus working with students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This role is focused on supporting young people on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) register to enable them to learn and thrive in the classroom and the wider school community.  This support is likely to include working individually or in small groups with pupils and working with other parties/agencies including parents.

As a Student Services Worker, you will:

• Work with selected pupils with SEMH needs, out of the classroom situation. This may include pupils excluded from or otherwise not working to a normal timetable.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils which enable them to agree to improvement plans and targets
• Provide support to pupils to enhance their emotional health and wellbeing
• Challenge and motivate pupils
• Promote and reinforce self-esteem
• Act as a positive role model
• Liaise with parents/carers as appropriate
• Network with other staff, teachers, and external professionals

What we can offer you

In September 2021, Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated staffing structures enabling us to launch an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. Now in the second year of our journey, we are excited to be advertising this opportunity to work at one of the most improved schools in the area.

In judging TGS to be “good” in all areas in December 2021, Ofsted recognised the efficacy and powerful opportunity provided by our federated approach and you will be joining an organisation that is gathering considerable momentum and has an absolute commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for the young people of Christchurch.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues throughout our school
• High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who we are looking for

You are likely to be someone who:

• has experience of working with children of a relevant age
• hs experience of working with pupils with additional needs
• has a working knowledge of emotional wellbeing and strategies to support
• has a developing knowledge of Local Authority, Outside Agencies, local and national organisations which can provide services and activities to support pupils and broaden and enrich their learning
• has the ability to relate well to children and in particular to motivate children to engage in the learning process
• has the ability to work effectively with parents/carers and a range of professionals
• possesses excellent communication skills
• relishes the challenge of working in an educational environment
• will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
• has a passion for mental health and wellbeing
• will promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com or call Alison Brown on 01202 495716.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is 31st March 2023 at 8am. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. We reserve the right to interview candidates and fill the vacancy before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.