Work Placement Supervisor - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-420S
• Posted:25/08/2023
• Pay:KR5 (£22,595 -£23,693FTE) pro rata + SEN Allowance
• Start Date:October 2023
• App Close Date:22/09/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 2nd October 2023

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Work Placement Supervisor (WPS) to work with LINK19 College learners from October 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 (£22,595 -£23,693 FTE) per annum, pro rata + SEN allowance, depending on experience. Initially this is a Fixed Term contract until 31^st August 2025, 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 Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

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

Documents

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• WPS JD