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Job Introduction Are you passionate about children and young people achieving their potential in school? Do you have experience of working in a school? If so, then the role of Extended Support Assistant may suit you. The role of the ESA is ‘To support the pupils and school by providing tailored assistance, to maximise the positive experience of school for both the pupil and teaching staff.’ – Anna, ESA Extended Support Assistants support the placement of Learners with Education Health Care Plans to be successful in their local mainstream school. They also work alongside colleagues from the Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team to support children and young people identified as having SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs in order to prevent placement breakdown. With guidance and support from an Adviser, you will work in partnership with school staff, parents, carers and other agencies to provide high quality short-term intervention and support for children and young people. You will work with children and young people on a 1:1 basis, supporting them to access their learning and be successful in their school. We are looking for candidates who: Are calm and confident, with a passion for supporting vulnerable learners. Are self-motivated Are solution-focussed Are able to work well as part of a team Are able to meet the travel requirements of the role, which may mean deployment to any school in the county If you are confident, calm, and passionate about vulnerable children and young people achieving their potential, then we would like to hear from you. The post is term time only and therefore the salary would be pro-rata. The post will be countywide with a geographical base allocated at either County Hall, Lewes, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne or Cavendish House, Hastings. There is flexibility for some home working as part of a hybrid working model. You will be supported through regular supervisions, case discussions and peer support. In addition to opportunities to grow your career within our team, we offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment, which include: Opportunities for flexi-time working Regular CPD opportunities Access to financial wellbeing resources and products A wide selection of discounts with high street retailers, holiday companies and more Travel expenses paid from allocated base Options for lease car scheme Loans for certain purposes at preferential rates The choice to be a member of the attractive Local Government Pension Scheme To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Interviews will take place in person at St Mary’s House in Eastbourne on Firday 10 November 2023. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email the following with your questions or a request to set up a phone call: Annie Pope – annie.pope@eastsussex.gov.uk The role of Extended Support Assistant is a unique opportunity to support pupils in East Sussex schools to reach their potential in their local school. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. “The best thing about working here is that everyone’s really supportive and you always get the opportunity to develop your qualifications.” Lesley, Personal Assistant For collaboration, not competition. Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Company Information East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. Package Description
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