32.5 hours per week. 39 weeks, term time only (TTO). Monday to Friday: 8:35am – 3:35pm.
Start date: 4th November 2024
John Chilton School is a special school judged as Good with evidence that it may be regraded Outstanding (OFSTED February 2024) for pupils aged 4 to 19 years, with cognitive difficulties with or without a physical or medical need. We aim for our pupils to become confident, independent and motivated members of the community.
John Chilton School is based across two sites The successful applicant must be able to commit to working at both sites as required.
Responsibilities include:
- *Working with children of primary and secondary age who have special educational needs.
- *Under the supervision of the Learning Mentor, to research, plan, deliver and assess behaviour nurture-based SEMH interventions for individuals and groups of pupils, creating programmes with colleagues
- *To support the Learning Mentor to deliver and resource SEMH-based interventions with a range of identified pupils across the school, with support as required.
Required:
- *Wide experience of working within the mental health field
- *Experience of working with pupils with additional needs to promote positive behaviour
- *Experience of working with and engaging children and young people with complex and profound additional needs.
- *To have knowledge of complex special needs and being able to use appropriate programmes such as Makaton and ICT software for communication.
We offer:
- *A fantastic school where everyone is valued
- *The opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development
- *Excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment
- *Support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.
At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact Andrea Keogh to confirm if you would like to attend on akeogh@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk.
How to apply:
An application pack is available from the school website: www.john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk.
Completed application forms to be returned to Andrea Keogh at vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.
Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.
Closing date: Applications to be submitted to the school by noon on Thursday 26th September 2024
Interview date: Friday 4th October 2024