The starting salary for this position is £15.82 per hour (pro rata to £29,697 FTE).
This role is a bank contract to provide staff cover and support when required.
Are you driven by a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children?
Would you thrive in a friendly and supportive team environment, where you can help break down barriers to learning for pupils with SEND?
If so, Leaping into Future Education (LIFE) are seeking people like you to join our dedicated team!
Rewards and Benefits
- Annual leave allowance
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team LIFE is an education provision located in the heart of Frimley Green, Surrey. We provide vital support to 16 to 19-year-old students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The majority of our students hold an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). While they may have faced challenges in mainstream, SEMH Special, and/or Short Stay Schools, they truly thrive in our highly flexible and inclusive environment.
Your journey with LIFE begins here!
As an Assistant Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to use your knowledge, skills, and experience to support our young people on their educational journey.
You will work closely with the team to provide dedicated support to our students, both individually and in small groups, throughout their day at LIFE. This encompasses formal education sessions, breaks and lunchtime activities. Additionally, you will play an essential role in delivering life skills and needs-based workshops that empower our young learners to unlock their full potential, enhance their skills, ignite their passion for learning and ultimately pave the way for their progress.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- GCSE's in English and Maths
- Experience of working with young people with in a formal or informal learning environment
- Experience of working with people with SEMH Needs
This is a rolling advert with shortlisting and interviewing taking place on a regular basis.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.