Emotional and Behavioural Support Practitioner

Job Title: Emotional and Behavioural Support Practitioner

Location: East London

Hours: 24 Hours, 40 Weeks per year Term Time Only

Salary range: £14,317 - £15,548 including London Weighting

This role may be eligible for a market pay supplement depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Waltham Forest College is a forward thinking, vibrant, diverse and exciting place to study and work. We are proud of our achievements including being rated as the top performing college in London for student satisfaction for the past two consecutive years, as well as being graded as Good by Ofsted.

We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for a committed individual who is passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners. 

The successful candidate will have a keen sense of responsibility, ownership and a ‘can do’ approach to addressing everyday challenges. If you believe you have the skills, experience and motivation to make a difference and be part of Team Forest, we strongly encourage you to apply for the post at Waltham Forest College.

To work as member of the Additional Learning Support team to raise the learning and attainment of students with special educational needs, disabilities, learning and mental health difficulties who have an emotional or behavioural barrier to their learning.

Ideally you will have experience of working with people with Special Educational Needs, preferably in a College or SEND setting, have an understanding or SEMH and be able to communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme, discounted local gym membership, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2022 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 31 May 2023 

Interview Date: TBC

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.