JOB TITLE: Key Worker  

GRADE/SP:  SP14-18

CONTRACT: Permanent - 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year           

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: Monday to Friday  (inclusive): 08:00 to 16:00     Includes 20 minutes unpaid break each day   

LOCATION: School Lane, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3RY

 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

- Provide personalised, one-to-one support and small group support to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs alongside their co-occurring SEND needs. Support should reflect individual ECHP and ILP needs. 

- Develop and implement strategies to help students access the community for educational and therapeutic purposes on an individual basis.

- Design and deliver alternative activities tailored to each student's unique needs and interests to promote personal development and well-being.

- Collaborate closely with educators, mental health professionals, community partners and other stakeholders to create customised learning experiences for individual students.

- Support students in building self-esteem, resilience, and coping skills through experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom.

- Monitor and assess the progress of each student in community-based activities, adjusting support strategies as needed to meet their evolving needs.

- Maintain appropriate records of student engagement, progress, and achievements in alternative learning programs.

- Communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and supportive approach to student development.

- Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with students and their families.

 As part of the SENDAT, we offer:

- Staff wellbeing day – can be taken at any point throughout the year

- Access to a wide range of in person and online CPD

- Cycle to work scheme

- Health and welfare assistance package with Simply Health, provides financial support with some things like eye tests, and therapies

- Opportunities to participate in Outdoor Learning activities including Duke of Edinburgh and Scouting schemes

- Annual subsidised staff residential activity weekend in Wales

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Sharron White:

Email:  sharron.white@priory.sendat.academy

Tel: 01284 761934

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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