Internal Alternative Provision Manager (Bungalow)

Amery Hill School; Alton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff well-being sessions

Annual pay reviews

Generous pension contributions

Training opportunities

Career progression within SEND

Job summary

Amery Hill School is seeking a dedicated support practitioner to help students experiencing EBSA, school-based anxiety, and transitions to or from external placements. The role focuses on attendance, emotional support, and guiding pupils back into mainstream classes.

You will collaborate with subject specialists and the wider team, with KS3 and KS4 curricula in mind, and contribute to a welcoming environment through planning, organisation, and robust safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting students with emotional regulation in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of EBSA and anxiety-related barriers to learning.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for students with complex emotional needs.
• Familiarity with KS3/KS4 curriculum requirements, including GCSE and BTEC specifications.
• Ability to organise, plan and work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Support students to re-engage with mainstream classrooms.
• Coordinate with subject specialists and support staff.
• Contribute to attendance improvement and welfare sessions.
• Assist with safeguarding and DBS compliant processes.

Skills

Emotional regulation support

SEND / inclusion experience

Collaborating with staff

Organisation & planning

KS3/KS4 knowledge

Job description

This role is dedicated to supporting students who are experiencing severe Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), school-based anxiety, or those transitioning to/from external placements. The primary goal is to provide a nurturing environment that improves attendance, fosters a positive attitude toward learning, and guides students back into mainstream classrooms or toward meaningful post-16 pathways.

You will need

• Aproven track record in supporting students with emotional regulation, SEND, or inclusion settings within a school environment.
• Astrong understanding of EBSA and anxiety-related barriers to learning; ability to coordinate with various subject specialists and support staff.
• Committed to improving outcomes for all students and those with complex emotional needs.
• Familiarity with KS3 and KS4 curriculum requirements, including GCSE and BTEC specifications.
• An ability to organise and plan.
• An ability to work alongside others for the best outcomes for students.

We can offer:

• the opportunity to work within a popular and successful SEND department
• opportunities to develop and progress your skills and knowledge through training
• your child gaining a higher priority on the school’s admission criteria after a qualifying period of employment
• regular staff well-being and welfare sessions
• annual pay reviews
• excellent sickness and pension benefits, with the school making an additional contribution equalling over 17% of your salary to this pension scheme

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to safeguarding, follow a strict recruitment process and carry out enhanced DBS checks.