Education Support Worker (Adoption Tees Valley)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/09/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/10/2024 23:59
Salary:
Pro Rata Actual Salary £29,841 - £32,407 plus pending pay award (£32,076 - £34,834 FTE)
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Are you passionate about working in a role where you contribute to helping adopted children achieve best outcomes in education?
- Do you want to work with a social work team that is friendly, compassionate, positive and supportive?
- Would you like to join an organisation that invests in developing our Staff through a clear progression pathway?
Look no further, Adoption Tees Valley has the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently recruiting for an Education Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team and have a full time 37hrs per week TTO x 42 weeks, opportunity available. You will have the opportunity to work with adoptive families and schools to advise, guide, support and challenge schools and partners to secure the best possible educational outcomes for children and young people who are adopted. The post holder will have experience and confidence in working with schools, partners in social care and young people, to promote and support the best possible outcomes for Adopted children.
Adoption Tees Valley is the Regional Adoption Agency, covering the five Tees Valley Local Authority areas. We are responsible for completing adoption assessments, matching and linking children with adoptive families and providing outstanding adoption support. We have been hugely successful in finding families for children and have helped more siblings be placed together, more older children and children who have additional needs to be adopted. We continue to build our adoption support service and are committed to adoption support for all children and families from the time the child moves into the family.
This is what some of our adopters have said:
“The Education Support Worker recently joined a meeting with us, and I felt, provided a strong education voice in the room that ‘gets’ adoption in a way that many don’t. She had some amazing suggestions for the school around support and helped to steer some of the thinking and ideas.”
This role is Term-Time Only, 42 weeks for 37 hours per week and the Actual Salary is £29,841 - £32,407.
We will provide a nurturing environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children and families. Our team are experienced, friendly and approachable. You will receive personal support from an advanced practitioner, regular supervision, bespoke learning and development.
To be considered for interview, you will:
- Have a relevant Education qualification and experience
- Have experience of working with vulnerable children within the Education setting
- Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families
- Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices
- Be an excellent communicator
We know and understand that working within a social care setting is hard work and challenging at times, that’s why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer and excellent benefits. Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including:
- A salary from £29,841 - £32,407 per annum (Actual Salary)
- Term Time Only x 42 weeks
- Hybrid working with some working from home available alongside working within the office in Stockton
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
- Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.
If you would like an informal discussion about the roles before you apply, then please contact Lynne Cardwell (Team Manager) by phone on 01642 526 400 or via email on Lynne.cardwell@adoptionteesvalley.org.uk
We look forward to reading your application.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.