Bank LIFE Assistant Practitioner

The starting salary for this position is £13.89 per hour plus 15% Annual Leave Entitlement.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children?

Would you like to work in a friendly, supportive team to reduce the barriers to learning for pupils with SEND?

We currently have a great opportunity available for a LIFE (Alternative Education Provision) Assistant Practitioner to support young people with Special Educational Needs either one to one or in small groups within formal education sessions and during their breaks and lunch time.

Our students have not been successful in mainstream, Social, Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), Special and/or Short Stay Schools, but are able to thrive in our highly flexible and inclusive provision. The role of the Assistant Practitioner within the LIFE Alternative Education Provision will present an interesting and rewarding opportunity for the right individual to use their knowledge, skills and experience to support young people to learn.

You will work as part of a team to support a full time education provision within the LIFE provision. 

Additionally, the role will support the delivery of life skills and needs based workshops within the programme that encourage young people to harness their potential, improve their skills and motivate them to learn.

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence:

• Experience working with students with SEND and/or complex needs
• Passion to make a positive impact on lives and education of vulnerable young people
• Positive and creative approach to solving problems

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The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th September 2022.

Interview date to be confirmed.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact Jo Heath by e-mail at jo.heath@surreycc.gov.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.