Student Transition Coordinator

Wilds Lodge School - RutlandStudent Transition Coordinator
£23,500 - £25,000
Term time only (plus 4 weeks)
Monday to Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm)
Permanent
To start as soon as possible

Job role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional students and staff. We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to provide support to new students transitioning successfully into school. The appointed person will
be the key point of contact for young people and families during their transitional phase, supporting the families of new learners during the initial transition period by developing a trusting relationship between home and school.

Among other responsibilities you will:

? Actively support and contribute to transition plans for new learners.
? Work collaboratively with the Wilds Lodge safeguarding team and the respective teaching staff to create initial safety plans and support plans for new learners in readiness for their transition into school.
? Use a multi-disciplinary approach to identify needs and support new learners and families through the admission and transition period when joining Wilds Lodge School.
? Identify any arising issues and plan preventative support so these can be addressed prior to admission.

Wilds Lodge is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

The successful candidate will have:
? Minimum of 1 year experience working with families and vulnerable children/young people.
? Ability to work with children of all ages and form strong positive relationships to build trust
? Grade A-C in Maths and English GCSE/equivalent
? A passion to work with children, young people and their families, particularly those with SEN difficulties
? Strong IT skills, excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise

About Wilds Lodge School
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day students only) for students aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the students at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students. The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the students.

Benefits Include:
* Access to free car parking;
* Access to free lunch/refreshments on site;
* Access to Employment Assistance Programme
* Access to a pension scheme;
* Working in our beautiful buildings and surrounding grounds;
* You will also work within a welcoming and supportive environment with people who believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things
* Excellent promotion and career progression opportunities

Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

How to apply:
For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 15th April 2024

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

Wilds Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)

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