Peripatetic Positive Engagement Coach

Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY

Deadline is tomorrow

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,892.00 - £31,469.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours a week, term time plus 5 inset days

Peripatetic Positive Engagement Coach job summary

Positive Engagement Coach - covering 4 special schools across Barnsley & Huddersfield
£29,892 - £31469 (Actual annual salary working term time)

ABOUT US

The Barnsley and Kirklees Special Provision Partnership is a bold new partnership, formed through the collaboration of Joseph Norton Academy, Springwell Learning Community and Greenacre School. All inclusive schools in the Yorkshire region a proud partner of Wellspring Academy Trust

Our Vision is to make a real difference by raising the expectations and ambitions of every young person in our care and the communities we serve so come join us on this journey.

THE ROLE We are looking for a peripatetic Positive Engagement/ School Inclusion Coach with creativity and resilience to work across our special schools in Barnsley and Huddersfield. In return for your passion and commitment we can offer outstanding professional development, supportive colleagues and a welcoming environment that prioritises your workload and wellbeing.

As our Positive Engagement Coach you will take the lead in the coordination, design and delivery of activities to support children in our SEMH/ SEN special schools. You will work with a variety of organisations and establish appropriate networks to ensure safe and effective provisions at a range of settings.

THE CANDIDATE

• Experience in a school or similar setting

• Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs

• MUST be educated with GCSE Math's and English

• A-Level or relevant L3 qualification (or equivalent)

• Car driver with access to vehicle and business insurance

• Flexibility is key being able to travel between sites and cover within our 4 schools

SALARY/ HOURS Starting salary for this Positive Engagement Coach role is £29,892 actual annual salary working 37 hrs p/w Mon-Fri term time only + inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust

Next Steps
For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply clinic APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Caroline the Recruitment Manager: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If this post isn't for you, please review our other vacancies. You can find these here.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Springwell Special Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Springwell Special Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-special-academy (opens in new tab)

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