Therapeutic Support Worker

Do you have experience of working with children and young people in an educational or therapeutic context and a good understanding of autism and complex barriers to learning? Are you committed to making a real difference to the lives of children and young people and keen to further develop?

About Us

Iffley Academy is a very successful academy and has grown in recent years with a current number on roll of 180 students. The Academy has a long and proud history, with a school on the current site in Iffley since the 1960s. Judged as Outstanding in 2015 2019 and 2024, the Academy meets the needs of students with a range of SEND, including Cognition and Learning Needs, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our learning community is based on respectful relationships with students, created through understanding of their special educational needs, commitment to restorative approaches, and by providing outstanding teaching and pastoral care. This is a warm and caring community, dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to live independent lives within their chosen communities. 

About the Role

Managing and delivering pastoral and therapeutic support to pupils and taking responsibility for preparing children emotionally and physically to engage with teaching and learning are the main challenges here. A rewarding role that involves reflective supervision, working restoratively and championing restorative practice, we’ll rely on you to address the needs of pupils who need help to overcome barriers to learning. As well as providing support for pupils within the class, you’ll need to provide behavioral support for pupils on an on-call basis too. And when it comes to supporting colleagues within the class environment or providing accurate and detailed feedback, reports and data and general administrative support using a range of ICT packages, again, we’ll count on you.

About You

To succeed, you’ll need proven experience of preparing and delivering learning activities for children and young people and working with them 1:1 and in groups. You’ll also need Level 2 qualifications, or equivalent, plus knowledge of relevant policies and legislation. The ability to work restoratively, as well as collaboratively and constructively in a team, is important too, as is a flexible and creative approach, including the confidence to lead whole class teaching, if required. Comfortable building links with key stakeholders, you’re also used to undertaking Team Teach (restrictive physical interventions), while proficiency using IT packages that include Microsoft Word and Excel is also required. Possession of a driving license would be an advantage.

How to Apply

We would be happy to invite you to visit the school. Please contact us on 01865 747606 to arrange a time and date. Alternatively, if you would like to apply immediately, please email your application form to: recruitment@iffleyacademy.co.uk You can download an application form and job pack from our website: http://iffleyacademy.co.uk/vacancies/current- vacancies/

Closing date: 9am Monday 20th January 2025

Iffley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Occupational Health check and a probationary period of 6 months. The Iffley Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our school community.