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Job Information
Northumberland County Council is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Education Intervention Worker to join our multi-disciplinary ESLAC (Education Support for Looked After Children) team that supports the education of looked after children and care leavers, initially on a 24 month fixed term contract. The post holder will report to the Virtual School Lead Teacher
You will have an active role in the Virtual School for Looked After Children, contributing to raising aspirations and improving achievement for children in care. You will oversee and support a caseload of looked after children who may have complex behavioural difficulties, SEND or attendance issues. Supporting Designated Teachers and care teams to create stable learning environments, breaking down barriers and supporting pupils to do the best they can in education
You will work in collaboration with schools and professionals to ensure all looked after children have a high quality PEP, Personal Education Plan in place, within statutory timescales and attend care team and Looked after reviews as necessary.
The role will include direct work with looked after children, including 1:1 work, and delivering therapeutic interventions e.g Thrive as and when needed.
The post is initially for 24 months on a fixed term contract, 30 hours per week. Band 5
Employment Location: Virtual School, Northumbria House, Cramlington
The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity
For an informal discussion, please contact Tara Prescott, Deputy Virtual School Head 07767 221092
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
Car leasing scheme
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
Car leasing scheme
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
