About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen due to expansion of the team for a Band 4 Diana Childrens Specialist practitioner, Special Needs Education.
Monday to Friday, Term Time Only 08:30 15:30
The successful candidates will work as part of the Diana Childrens Community Service team based at Ash Field Academy special school.
To work as a member of the Diana Childrens Community Service providing education and healthcare support to children/young people with complex healthcare needs, including life limiting/life threatening conditions within the school setting.
Provide healthcare and educational support in accordance with the childs care plan/ EHCP/IEP/ statement which has been individually negotiated with the parents/carers/ SENCO Support the qualified nursing staff/ SENCO in reviewing each individual child's care.
This post will allow you to work within Ashfield School for pupils between the ages 4 and 19 with a range of special educational needs.
You will be working with highly committed staff, governors and parents, carers all are ensuring pupils achieve the very best possible learning outcomes.
Main duties of the job
At Ash Field, were passionate about providing an outstanding education for every child who joins our community.
Our values Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration, and Kindness are at the heart of all we do. You'll see these values come to life in our classrooms, on the playground, and through every interaction within our school.
Our motto, Reach for Success, isn't just words on a wall its a belief that guides us every day as we support each child to shine and achieve their personal best. - Tracey Lawerence Head teacher.
Diana Childrens Community Service provide healthcare and emotional support to children/young people with complex healthcare needs, including life limiting/life threatening conditions in a variety of settings.
Primary role of the specialist practitioner for schools worker is to provide support in the school setting based at Ash Field School.
The role provides health and educational support to designated pupils within the school.
Contact Details: Jenna Hughes , [email protected], 0116 2955080
About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address Ash Field Academy
Broad Avenue
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 4PY
Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)