High Close School - Learning Intervention Assistant

High Close is a successful non maintained special school offering day and residential provision for young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Staff work with young people to be able to access their education and provide them with support to overcome any barriers to education

It's a challenging environment, calling for resilience, patience and tolerance, helping us to ensure children can achieve success in a safe environment. Staff have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team including Education, Therapy and both day and residential Care teams. Staff are given extensive training to meet the needs of the young people including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention 

We are looking for an Learning Interventions Assistant who has experience working with children and young people and is seeking to further their career in a special school setting. You would join an experienced Education Team who are integral to the provision for the young people at High Close School. You would be supervised by our Designated Teacher for Learning Support and be required to assist in assessment and direct interventions for young people. There may also be opportunities for training in exam access arrangements for candidates with the appropriate qualifications.

Our preferred candidate would have experience in working with young people with Special Educational needs however we welcome all applications. Candidate will need to demonstrate appropriate experience/knowledge of providing Learning Interventions or being willing to complete appropriate training.  

The role is term time only (plus a training week in the summer holidays) and will require the successful candidate to work additional hours each week to receive full pay over the school holiday periods. Staff are also given a paid day off on their birthday following a successful probationary period 

Barnardo's offers various opportunities and benefits to staff such as an Employee Assistance Programme which offers support to employees and their families and various other incentives such as the Employee benefit schemes where staff can access discounts for high street stores and popular activities. 

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please ensure you give as much information as possible in order to evidence your knowledge and capacity to fulfil the role. 

 For further information please contact Natalie Potter on 01189785767.