Work Placement Supervisor - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-380S
• Posted:14/11/2022
• Pay:KR5 (£20,595-£21,693 FTE) pro rata + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:January 2023
• App Close Date:05/12/2022 at 08:00
• Interviews:13th December TBC

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Work Placement Supervisor (WPS) to work with LINK19 College learners from January 2023.

This post is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time. The post will be paid on the KR5 pay range (£20,595 -£21,693 FTE) pro rata + SEN allowance, depending on experience.  Initially this is a Fixed Term contract until January 2024, subject to review.

The post will be mainly based in the Gravesham area with a base at the LINK Centre within North Kent College, Gravesend Campus. The successful candidate will be employed by Ifield school but seconded to LINK19 College to carry out their role for all or part of their contracted hours. This will be dependent on the needs of the College.

WPS’s provide workplace support for young adults with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP). Candidates must have a diverse skill set, including the confidence to work effectively with young people, employers and parents /carers.

Applications are welcome from a variety of backgrounds but experience of Special Educational Needs would be preferred. Candidates will have a passion for working with young people with Special Educational Needs and possess excellent interpersonal skills.  Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and be committed to working as part of an established highly motivated team. This role can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding, therefore the ideal candidate must possess patience and resilience. 

The primary role of a WPS is to provide support to young people to enable them to gain, learn from, develop and maintain their supported work experience placement, with the aim of progression on to paid sustainable employment wherever possible.  WPS’s provide tailored support to employers to enable them to offer a meaningful experience to learners.

A WPS must be able to:

• Drive between sites – LINK19 College and work placements
• Encourage and motivate others
• Believe in the supported work placement programme and the young people's ability to interact professionally with learners, employers, families and colleagues including those from other agencies
• Prioritise and manage their time effectively
• Liaise with a wide variety of people within the business and public services settings

Visits are important and if you wish to meet us at LINK19 College and experience our unique environment, please call Adele on 01474-555799 and select option 2. You can also learn more about us by visiting our website - LINK19 College - Home.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, will also be subject to an online search. Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

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Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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