Community Enrichment Support Worker

The Eresby School, Spilsby; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Eresby Special School is seeking an Enrichment Lead to develop and deliver a broad, inclusive enrichment programme for pupils, including lunchtime clubs, work experience and transitions.

You will organise activities, coordinate trips, support families and transport pupils to approved opportunities, ensuring a rich, meaningful learning experience for pupils with a range of needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally including pupils with SEND.
• Experience of organising activities, clubs, events, trips or community opportunities.
• Experience of working with parents/carers, external agencies or community partners.
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Current First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Full driving licence appropriate for the vehicle(s) required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Organise lunchtime clubs and enrichment activities.
• Develop links with external agencies and community organisations.
• Support work experience and transition programmes.
• Plan and deliver enrichment trips and activities.
• Transport pupils to and from clubs, placements and opportunities as required.
• Work with families to support pupils' transition and preparation for adulthood.

Skills

SEND experience

Event organisation

Community engagement

Parental liaison

CPD commitment

First Aid

Job description

To support the Enrichment Lead in developing and delivering a broad, inclusive and engaging enrichment programme for pupils at Eresby Special School.

The post holder will organise lunchtime clubs, develop links with external agencies and community organisations, support work experience and transition, and plan and deliver enrichment trips and activities.

The role will also include transporting pupils to and from approved clubs, work experience placements and community opportunities where required, and working with families to support pupils' transition and preparation for adulthood.

The role will strengthen Eresby Special School's presence within the local community and ensure pupils have access to a broader, meaningful and inclusive enrichment offer.

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

30 hours per week, term time contract, based on 39 weeks per year. Permanent Contract.

About our Academy

Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible.

Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.

Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.

Salary & Benefits

NJC04 : £26,016pa FTE, pro-rata actual salary £18,528pa

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Experience of working with children or young people, ideally including pupils with SEND.

Experience of organising activities, clubs, events, trips or community opportunities.

Experience of working with parents/carers, external agencies or community partners.

Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.

Commitment to continuing professional development.

Current First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain.

Full driving licence appropriate for the vehicle(s) required by the role.

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, employers and external partners.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate several activities effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to motivate and engage pupils with a range of needs.

Ability to complete accurate records, risk assessments and activity documentation.

Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for