Special Educational Needs Inclusion Room Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Northampton is seeking a committed individual to support students with additional needs. The role involves managing behavior and fostering a positive environment in the Learning Support inclusion room. The ideal candidate should possess strong Literacy and Numeracy skills, along with good ICT abilities. This is a permanent position offering generous benefits including flexible working arrangements and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Weekly Work from Home sessions

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to sporting facilities

Employer Pension Contribution

Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions

Qualifications

• Have an appropriate level of Literacy & Numeracy skills.
• Awareness of child protection issues.
• Motivated to work with children and young people.
• Ability to form appropriate relationships with students.
• Proven work experience in administration.
• Strong basic ICT skills.
• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and manage student behavior in the inclusion room.
• Ensure high expectations are maintained.

Skills

Enthusiasm for supporting students

Ability to relate calmly with students

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Literacy & Numeracy skills (level 2 or above)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and committed to supporting those students who have additional needs. Experience is desirable but not essential. We are looking for someone who is able to relate to students in a calm, supportive and positive manner. Every day is different, so we need someone who is resilient and works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the learning and manage the behaviour of the students within the Learning Support inclusion room, ensuring high expectations are in place.

Requirements

• Have an appropriate level of Literacy & Numeracy skills, equivalent to level 2 or above
• Have an awareness of child protection issues
• Be motivated to work with children and young people
• Have a commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of all students
• Have an ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Have proven work experience in administration
• Have strong basic ICT skills, especially in the use of Word and Excel
• Have an appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awareness
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be reliable and consistent
• Be efficient and organised: independent and effective in time management
• Be willing to be flexible and adaptable

Desirable

• Database management
• Prior relevant experience of working in a school
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice
• Experience of using SIMS (School’s Information Management System)
• Knowledge of external children and young people support services
• First aid training

What the school offers its staff

• Weekly timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions at the start or end of the day for teachers
• Golden afternoons for non teachers
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non teachers
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• School funded flu jab on site, organised through a local pharmacy
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
• Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
• Employer Pension Contribution: Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme (Non-Teaching Staff)
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• A caring ethos that enables staff to attend family commitments and caring responsibilities

Further details about the role

This is a permanent post.

The hours per week are 8.15 am to 3.10 pm with a 40-minute unpaid break, term time only.

Attendance at our September training days is encouraged and will be paid as overtime.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.