Learner Family Transitions Lead
TreeHouse School
Muswell Hill
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £38,00 Dependent on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2019
Job overview
Do you share our ambition to push the boundaries on behalf of all the children and young people with autism in the UK?
Are you a dynamic and driven individual looking for an exciting and career-enhancing challenge?
At Ambitious about Autism, we're seeking an analytical, organised and resilient Learner Family Transitions Lead to support TreeHouse School leavers to make a successful transition out of our services to meaningful, positive destinations. This will entail working across our services engaging with the trans-disciplinary teams, families and other external agencies, thinking creatively around possible solutions.
To succeed in this key role, our successful candidate will have strong networking and relationship-building abilities skills, plus substantial experience in developing and maintaining referral routes. You should also have:
Degree level education and a qualification in Social Work, SEN, IAG or other relevant area
Excellent communication skills, especially strong presentation capabilities
Impressive interpersonal, time-management and prioritisation abilities
Knowledge and understanding of the EHCP and SEND legal framework, case law and policy environment
A personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare vulnerable adults
An understanding of the education sector for young people with complex needs
These are some, but not all, of the amazing achievements we will expect from you.
You will:
Build up a network of referral routes across London to support effective transition from TreeHouse School
To lead Transition Reviews for those young people identified as leaving our services
Be fully involved in the Annual Review Cycle, prioritising learners in their final year
Assist learners' parents/carers with information and training to support the transition from TreeHouse School
Develop strong and supportive relationships with the families of the learners
Ensure that learners are meaningfully involved in all decision-making about their future
Provide support at TreeHouse Scool Parent Open Days and Transition events
Develop strong relationships with key external agencies to improve support for learners
If you would like to find out more about working for Ambitious about Autism, as a Learner Family Transitions Lead please find the job description attached. Alternatively apply today and help us in making the ordinary possible for young people with Autism.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
About TreeHouse School
TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school that was founded in 1997. Based in the heart of a thriving community in north London, it educates autistic pupils aged three to 19 from across London and the Home Counties.
Using the Ambitious Approach to education, pupils receive specialist and personalised support through a dedicated transdisciplinary team of qualified teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists and behaviour specialists.
TreeHouse School works hand in hand with parents and carers, local schools, community groups and employers to maximise opportunities for pupils to enjoy school, succeed in their learning and transition to a fulfilling and rewarding adult life.
Our visions, values and ethos:
Our core beliefs and values provide the foundation for our approach to service delivery. We believe that early diagnosis and intervention is critical to giving all autistic children the best start in life. Effective education has the power to transform their lives and help them reach their potential and to raise expectations for their future.
We are committed to providing high-quality, specialist teaching, learning and support to improve the life chances of those we work with. We believe that the views and choices of children and young people should shape services and because those choices will vary it is essential that a range of educational provision is available.
We also recognise the vital role that parents and carers play in supporting young people to make decisions about their future lives. We are committed therefore to ensuring that we work closely with autistic young people and their families.
Our values are reflected by our commitment to education services which:
- focus on the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and their families, based on their aspirations and priorities
- adopt a person-centred approach which ensures that the voice of the young person is at the centre of all we do
- provide outstanding teaching, learning, and support through a behavioural approach
- ensure high-quality provision through practice that is reflective and evidence-based
- work in the best interests of the individual and their family through an effective multidisciplinary approach
- secure better life chances for autistic children and young people by developing partnerships that support effective transition and a range of appropriate pathways into adulthood.
TreeHouse School pupils follow three core school values:
- Be safe
- Make responsible choices
- Do your best
Our Curriculum:
Our curriculum is tailored to each pupil’s unique qualities, specific needs, and individual starting points. In this way, we can set accurate targets for progress.
In our individualised learning programmes, we assess each pupil extensively and consider their strengths and what they find more challenging. Our curriculum is creative and flexible, using our natural environment to extend pupils’ learning. You are as likely to see maths being practised in the shop, the community or the garden as you are in the classroom. Where appropriate, our curriculum is linked to and, where necessary, differentiated from the National Curriculum’s requirements.
Our personalised curriculum is:
- individually planned
- specialised
- intensive
- goal-directed
- guided by pupil performance.
What is like to learn here:
Pupils at TreeHouse School enjoy many educational trips, including visits to the local shops and cafés, or places of interest in London and further afield. Educational visits are an important part of the vibrant curriculum experience.
TreeHouse School also plays a key role in the local community, having long-established links with organisations and businesses in Muswell Hill and across north London.
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