Inclusion Assistant

Inclusion Assistant

To start as soon as possible

Part Time/Term time only (21 hours p/w) (39 weeks)

6 weeks paid holiday

Salary LGS: 4 pt 12

F/T Salary £24,496  Actual Salary £12,032

We are seeking to employ a motivated, enthusiastic and practically minded Inclusion Assistant to support the Inclusion Manager and the school’s pastoral team, in our vibrant oversubscribed Catholic school.

 The post is a new one due to the expansion of the school and its pastoral interventions

 The applicant needs to have:

·        Highly effective communication skills (both written and verbal)

 The applicant should be:

·        Educated to a good standard

·        Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative

·        Self-motivated and well-organised

·        Have a strong interest in developing the role

·        Able to build strong relationships with students and parents that are based upon trust, communication and empathy

·        Able to deputise for the Inclusion Manager as appropriate, with regard to meetings and liaising with outside agencies

 Key Responsibilities:

 ·        Respond appropriately to pastoral and safeguarding concerns and be proactive in identifying risk factors and implementing solutions

·        Work with the Inclusion Manager to facilitate the provision of mental health support, and ensure the caseload is managed for students via the counselling service within school and/or other agency support

·        Support in the coordination of Health Care Plans for students

·        Support in the coordination of whole school events such as mental health day, school photographs and vaccinations

·        Support the Inclusion Manager and work alongside the pastoral team in promoting the school’s response to mental health

·        Support in the coordination of the statutory daily requirements for attendance

 Further information and an application form are available on our website. Please return completed forms to Mrs F Uschmann, Head’s PA/HR Manager by post or email to: fuschmann@stjosephsmail.com

 Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we will only be able to contact candidates who have been selected for interview.

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications

Closing date: 27 September 2022

 St Joseph's College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants for these posts will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.