The Emmbrook School - Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Support Worker

Occupational group
School support
Working pattern
Full time
Term time
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
Grade 4 Scp 7 - 11 Actual salary £21,907 - £23,350
Hours
37 hours per week - term time only + 5 Inset days
Location
Wokingham
Application closing date
Vacancy start date
Job advert

The Emmbrook School is seeking a compassionate and proactive EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) Intervention Support Worker to join our dedicated Inclusion Team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students who struggle with school attendance due to emotional and mental health challenges.

 

As part of the Inclusion Team you will work directly with students, families and staff to understand the barriers to attendance and develop personalised, trauma-informed support plans. Your role will include one-to-one mentoring, delivering targeted interventions, supporting reintegration into mainstream lessons, and liaising with external professionals where appropriate. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships and provide a safe, nurturing presence that empowers students to re-engage with their education.

We are looking for someone with experience in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs alongside a calm, empathetic approach and the ability to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential. 

If you are passionate about inclusion and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

  • A culture and ethos where staff work collaboratively, feel valued and are well supported.
  • A thoughtful and impactful approach continuing professional development.
  • A strong commitment to the wellbeing of all staff.
  • A school where our pupils “are focused on their learning” and “take pride in rising to the school’s high behaviour expectations” (Ofsted, 2023).
  • A strong track record of rising outcomes at KS4 and in the Sixth Form.
  • Being part of The Circle Trust, giving you access to a network of experienced educational leaders and mentors.

As Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Support Worker you will:

  • Be utterly ambitious for every student that you work with.
  • Have a passion for supporting and championing the students that you work with making a difference to their educational experience.
  • Work collaboratively with department and school colleagues.
  • Share our FAIR values (family, ambition, integrity and respect).

To arrange a visit or apply

Sarah Farndon (Head's PA) – vacancies@emmbrook.wokingham.sch.uk   Tel. 0118 978 4406

Applications can be made via the application form on our school website

Closing date: 9am on Friday 6th June 2025

Please note, applications will be reviewed daily and we reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post. This will include an enhanced DBS check.

Contact
Sarah Farndon
Application pack
The Emmbrook School Applicant Information Pack - EBSA Support Worker.pdf (2.75 MB)

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