Gateway Support Worker

Gateway Support Worker

Required February 2025

Location:  The Cornerstone Academy, Poole, Dorset

Salary: £23,300, pro rata salary per annum (Full Time Equivalent £27,430 per annum)

Term Time plus 1 week – 38 school weeks plus training days and 1 week flexible working

36 hours per week (approx. 8.15- 4pm Monday – Thursday and Friday 8.15 - 3.45pm)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Gateway Support Worker.

The role

The Gateway Support Worker supports the provision of a specialist SEN support resource base. This provision supports up to 10 young people who are autistic and/or have social emotional, mental health needs which impact their ability to successfully access a mainstream setting.

This support allows the young people to prepare and integrate into mainstream education. This is through bespoke and personalised student plans for them to participate and actively engage in their own learning.   

About You:

·       You will  provide a stimulating and well-structured learning environment suitable for students with SEMH/ ASC

·       You will make accurate and productive use of assessment to promote good progress 

·       You will play a full and active role in the development of the school including individual and whole school improvement 

·       Be flexible and have excellent proven team working skills

·       Be committed to your own CPD

·       Have excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office

Closing Date: Friday 17th January - 12pm (noon)

Interviews: w/b 20th January 20254   

Please be available for interview on the week detailed above; you will be advised by close of play on Friday 17th January if you have been successfully shortlisted. 

Please note we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. For further information about this exciting opportunity and to apply please visit http://www.cornerstoneacademy.org.uk/ 

Or 

United Learning Careers website http://unitedlearning.org.uk/A-Career-In-Our-Group/Vacancies 

This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For more information

For a confidential discussion about this role or to visit the academy please contact Samantha Arnold, HR Manager on 01202 676789 or arnolds@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk.