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Student and Family Lead for Inclusive Education and Wellbeing

Simon Balle All-Through School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AJ

This job expired on 12 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  4th December 2023 (approx)

• Closing date

  12 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,409.00 - £30,151.00 Annually (FTE) H6-H7

Student and Family Lead for Inclusive Education and Wellbeing job summary

We are seeking a passionate advocate for inclusion within our all-through school. The successful applicant will have a mindset of aspiration for all, and practical skills to support students and their families to plan growth targets that are realistic and ambitious. Previous experience working with people is desirable, but an educational background is not essential. The role will require a high level of administration - including data management for attendance - and excellent people skills for communication in sometimes difficult circumstances. An understanding of the importance of our Simon Balle values and community-belonging is essential. 

Purpose of role: 

To work collaboratively within the inclusion team to: 

• Be a champion to support students who are ‘disadvantaged’  whose attendance is below 97% 

• Work with families to maximise students’ engagement in school life, achievement and attendance 

• Support administration of our statutory duties with regard to EHCPs, and liaison with external professional agencies, including management of dates for student profiles 

• Support all students who have SEND, and their inclusion within the classroom and wider school life at Simon Balle 

"Creating tomorrow’s citizens today." This is our vision; this is our purpose. At Simon Balle All-through School, we are committed to transforming lives and providing our young people with a first-class education that nurtures their character and equips them with the skills and knowledge to become model active citizens who positively contribute to society and make the world a better place. We believe in the power of education to ensure that all individuals flourish, becoming happy, successful people who live harmoniously within our community. Every person is valued for their unique qualities, treated with fairness and dignity, and encouraged to develop their full potential. We hold the highest aspirations for all, knowing that mindset and intelligence are not fixed. Our values reflect those identified internationally for flourishing societies.

The Student and Family Advocate for Inclusive Education and Wellbeing at Simon Balle All-through school plays a pivotal role in promoting inclusive education, student well-being, and family engagement. This role is dedicated to fostering an environment where all students, regardless of their background or abilities, can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The advocate will work closely with students, families, and school staff to ensure that every individual is supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

The working hours for this role are 8.30am until 3.30pm, 3 days per week, term time plus INSET days.

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.

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About Simon Balle All-Through School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Simon Balle All-Through School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/simon-balle-all-through-school (opens in new tab)

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