Inclusion Support Worker at Phoenix Park Academy - Park House

Phoenix Park Academy and Sevenhills Academy are alternative provision academies in North East Lincolnshire and proud members of Wellspring Academy Trust. Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. 

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are seeking a dedicated Inclusion Support Worker to deliver targeted physical activity and sport interventions, while supporting the delivery of our PE curriculum so that every student can actively participate, build confidence, and develop their SEMH skills. 

The Senior Leadership team are happy to be contacted for any further information and visits to our sites are welcome.

What we are about:

• Relationships

• Unconditional Positive Regard

• Trauma-informed Practice

• Restorative Practice

• CPD

• Pupil-focused

• Needs-focused

What development opportunities are available?

We are well equipped to support career development at all levels, including routes into teaching. 

We have:

• Access to a network of Expert Practitioners

• Teaching school

• CPD TV channel

Your role will require you to:

Provide children with a ‘secure base’ in school by: 

• helping them to regulate their emotions 

• modelling the role of a trusting adult 

• supporting them to form and maintain trusting relationships with others 

• maintaining a calm and consistent approach and asserting appropriate boundaries 

• encouraging children to reflect on what goes wrong but not in a way that induces shame.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post. 

For more information please visit the Trust website www.wellspringacademytrust.co.uk