SEN Therapeutic Intervention Worker

We are looking for energetic and dedicated SEN Intervention Worker to support our students in achieving growth academically and emotionally.

Haywards Farm School is a small, outstanding independent school in West Berkshire, catering to 34 students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorders. Many students have a history of non-attendance and require support to successfully transition into the school environment.

The SEN Intervention Worker will work specifically with a vulnerable student. The role will ensure the student has consistent one to one support that will help build trust in a school environment, promote great attendance, and build confidence academically to achieve in core subject areas and areas of vocational interest. While in the afternoon leading a small cohort of children to take part in offsite activities.

**Candidates for this position MUST have experience with complex young people and will be qualified up to a Level 3**

Main duties of the role:

• Deliver 1:1 support designed to ensure that a student’s needs are met, providing them with the necessary tools to concentrate and complete tasks assigned to them.
• Within the afternoon to support a small cohort of children access offsite provisions which support the curriculum
• To support the engagement of the student in assessment and support packages/tools (G L Assessment and Accelerate reader) as part of the school assessment cycle.
• Work alongside school therapists to implement the strategies identified as part of assessment and also link all work with each student’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) objectives.
• Help plan and prepare for project work for pupils, drawing on a range of resources from within Future Education, and exploring with the student appropriate community facilities such as libraries, museums, alternative education provision, historical and archaeological sites, and other suitable venues (appropriate to the curriculum subjects timetabled).
• Attend team meetings and professional meetings as required and contribute towards the planning of pupil care and education packages.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.
• Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist the assigned pupil in their use.

Why work for us?

• Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children)
• You will be enrolled into a diploma (Level 3 Children and Young People). We want to support you with your career and will provide you with further qualifications and develop you into a more senior role
• Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments.
• Sick pay (after probationary period)*
• Company pension
• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card
• Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.
• Long service award and employee of the month discretionary reward
• Death in Service x4 your salary
• Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!

Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

*** Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check ***