Mossbourne Community Academy seeks to appoint a/an Specialist Support Practitioner - SEMH 

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.  

Since the federation was formed in 2004, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools. We now consist of seven academies: 

• Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney 
• Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock 
• Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock 
• Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney 
• Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock 
• Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney 
• Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney 

Our support staff play an important role in what we do. They embody the same professional qualities of integrity, teamwork and attention to detail as our teaching staff. The successful candidate will be committed to the safeguarding of all students. The role involves supporting students with a wide range of special educational needs with a particular focus on pupils with difficulties in the area of social, emotional and mental health needs. 

The successful applicant will be well organised, willing to go the ‘extra mile’ and will be focussed on the attainment of all students. They will support the corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all students in the academy. They will also be required to work in close liaison with the class teacher to support students and their learning and will receive instructions and guidance to enable them to support the daily classroom routine and the efficiency of the Curriculum Support Department. This post is complimentary to that of the teacher, working in partnership to help further the aims of the academy. The successful applicant will be required to carry out a wide variety of tasks under the direction and supervision of the teaching staff and SENCo & HOI.  

The Specialist Support Practitioner will play a key role in supporting students with high levels of need to access the curriculum. They will demonstrate a high level of expertise and proactivity in working with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs and will be able to work both cooperatively as part of a team and independently to support and monitor the progress of pupils on their caseload. 

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence. 

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: 

• Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation 
• Early finish on Friday – secondary academies  
• Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies 
• The Mossbourne Allowance* 
• Free lunches*   
• Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies  
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes 
• Discounts at local restaurants 
• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  
• Saturday and holiday paid programme 
• Special leave scheme (additional paid time off) 
• Staff appreciation awards and events  
• First rate professional development and career opportunities 
• Financial support for career development*  
• ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff* 
• Remuneration for exam board marking*  
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week 

*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits 

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.  

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. 

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We are committed to anti-racist principles and practices, and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. 

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

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Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.