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Reading Intervention Specialist – SEMH

Oakwood Community School, United Children's Services - Leicestershire

Oakwood Community School has a vacancy for a Reading Intervention Specialist with experience of working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. In fulfilling the role you will be required to carry out the duties of a teaching assistant, working with pupils of all ages (5-16) with moderate learning difficulties as part of our SEMH provision.

You will be required to plan, implement, record and review reading intervention programmes for individuals and small groups of children as required and in accordance with their EHCP plans.

You should:

Have recent experience of working with pupils with behavioural needs/SEMH (essential)
Be computer literate (essential)
Have experience of Team Teach or other physical restraint training
Have excellent communication skills and be ablate work collaboratively with a range of partners including LSAs, parents, colleagues and multi-agency professionals, so as to meet pupils’ needs in a holistic manner

Oakwood School strives to offer the best education and care for its pupils. We pride ourselves on being creative and innovative and never settle for anything less than excellence. We endeavour to create a community where intimacy, warmth and trust is nurtured to provide a level of care that enables children to feel safe and respected, leading to long-term learning achievement.

If this sounds like the position for you please in the first instance apply by clicking on the link below.

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Behaviour Mentor – SEMH

Oakwood Community School, United Children's Services - Leicestershire

Oakwood Community School has a vacancy for a Behaviour Mentor with experience of working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. In fulfilling the role you will be required to carry out the duties of a teaching assistant, working with pupils of all ages (5-16) with moderate learning difficulties as part of our SEMH provision.

You will be required to support the class teacher in the planning, implementation, recording and review of intervention programmes for individuals and small groups of children as required and in accordance with their EHCP plans. You will also be required to support groups of pupils in a range of activities both within the classroom and as part of delivering outdoor activities.

You should:

Have recent experience of working with pupils with behavioural needs/SEMH (essential)
Be computer literate (essential)
Have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification (essential)
Have experience of Team Teach or other physical restraint training
Have excellent communication skills and be ablate work collaboratively with a range of partners including LSAs, parents, colleagues and multi-agency professionals, so as to meet pupils’ needs in a holistic manner

If this sounds like the position for you please in the first instance apply by clicking on the link below.

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KS4 Maths/Science specialist required – SEMH

Oakwood Community School, United Children's Services - Leicestershire

Oakwood Community School has a vacancy for a Maths/Science specialist with experience of working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

As a teacher at the school you will be required to plan, implement, record and review individual programmes for small groups of children as required and in accordance with their EHCP plans. We offer a competitive salary package for suitable applicants.

You should:

Be able to offer a range of teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour management strategies
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to work collaboratively with a range of partners, including LSAs, parents, colleagues and multi-agency professionals
Have experience of delivering functional skills and/or GCSE Maths
Knowledge and experience of delivering KS4 Science

If this sounds like the position for you please in the first instance apply by clicking on the link below.

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KS4 English specialist required – SEMH

Oakwood Community School, United Children's Services - Leicestershire

Oakwood Community School has a vacancy for an English specialist with experience of working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

You should:

Be able to offer a range of teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour management strategies
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to work collaboratively with a range of partners, including LSAs, parents, colleagues and multi-agency professionals
Have experience of delivering functional skills and/or GCSE English

If this sounds like the position for you please in the first instance apply by clicking on the link below.

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Residential Childcare Worker – CV13

Oak Farm House - Leicestershire

Would you like to make a difference to a young person’s life?

Children’s Services

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

If that sounds like you then there is an opportunity for you to join United Children’s Services.

We are looking for Residential Childcare Workers to work at Oak Farm House in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside.

About the Role:

You will be a member of a responsible team in charge of the day to day care of young people with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties within a Childrens home.

You would be expected to act as a positive role model in ensuring their physical, social and emotional needs are being met whilst being flexible, dynamic and engaged in supporting the young people in our care.

You will be expected to proactively encourage young people to participate in a variety of opportunities that are healthy, meaningful, give them a sense of achievement, and that help build their self esteem.

You will actively contribute to care plans, share in report writing and monitoring and participate in housekeeping duties. You will also work directly with families, social workers and other relevant people where appropriate.

You will be expected to work in line with UCS’ policies and procedures, and The Childrens Homes Regulations and maintain high professional standards at all times.

We operate on a shift basis and include work on weekends and bank holidays
Option available to use the Childcare Voucher Scheme
Full and part-time positions are available
Immediate start subject to satisfactory References and DBS check.

About You

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, active, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and adapt to quickly changing circumstances.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.

You will need a full UK driving licence.

You will either already have or be willing to undertake a QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.

We want you to develop both as a Childcare Worker and in your career generally, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

If you think this role would suit you and your skills then, in the first instance, we would ask that you complete a short application form by clicking the link below:

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Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Oak Farm House - Leicestershire

Children's Services

Would you like to make a difference to a young person’s life?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to work in an organisation that provides a unique service by combining care, education and therapy for its young people?

If that sounds like you then there is an opportunity for you to join United Children’s Services.

We are looking for Senior Residential Childcare Workers to work at Oak Farm House in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside.

About the Role:

To join us in this exciting new opportunity we are looking for people with enthusiasm, energy and commitment to work with young people who live in residential care. The home will be activity based and include education themes in our daily living.

You will be responsible to the manager for the day to day running of the home, managing a shift and delivering high quality care to the young people in our care.

You will be expected to help to train and develop other staff ensuring the home is compliant with The Childrens Homes Regulations and promotes and safeguards the welfare of young people at all times.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need excellent communication skills, knowledge of care plans, and the ability to demonstrate a good understanding of what is required for the day to day operation of a Children’s Home.

You will need to have had experience preparing and managing a shift and working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Knowledge of childcare legislation including Safeguarding and Child Protection is also expected.

You must have QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, equivalent or above, and a minimum one years’ relevant experience.

We want you to develop in your career, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

You will need a full UK driving licence.

If you think this role would suit you and your skills then, in the first instance, we would ask that you complete a short application form by clicking the link below:

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SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKER – LE10, LE9

The Oaks - Leicestershire, United Children's Services - Leicestershire, Willow Lodge - Leicestershire

Would you like to make a difference to a young person’s life?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you want to work in an organisation that provides a unique service by combining care, education and therapy for its young people?

If that sounds like you then there is an opportunity for you to join United Children’s Services.

We are looking for Senior Residential Childcare Workers to work in our Children’s Homes in the Leicestershire LE10 and LE9 postcodes.

About the Role:

As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker you will work in one of our Children’s Homes as part of an integrated service working closely with our Education and Therapy services and alongside Local Authorities. Your role will involve you in working closely with other agencies and professionals.

You will be responsible to the manager for the day to day running of the home, managing a shift and delivering high quality care to the young people in our care.

You will be expected to help to train and develop other staff ensuring the home is compliant with The Childrens Homes Regulations and promotes and safeguards the welfare of young people at all times.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need excellent communication skills, knowledge of care plans, and the ability to demonstrate a good understanding of what is required for the day to day operation of a Children’s Home.

You must have QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, equivalent or above, and a minimum one years’ relevant experience.

We want you to develop in your career, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

You will need a full UK driving licence.

If you think this role would suit you and your skills then, in the first instance, we would ask that you complete a short application form by clicking the link below:

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RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKERS – LE10, LE9 and LE3

Beech Trees - Nottinghamshire, The Oaks - Leicestershire, United Children's Services - Leicestershire, Willow Lodge - Leicestershire, Woodland Retreat - Leicestershire

Would you like to make a difference to a young person’s life?

Are you looking to take a first or perhaps next step in your career?

Do you want to work in an organisation that provides a unique service by combining care, education and therapy for its young people?

If that sounds like you then there is an opportunity to join United Children’s Services.

We are looking for Residential Childcare Workers to work in our Children’s Homes across South Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

About the Role:

You will be a member of a responsible team in charge of the day to day care of young people with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties within a Childrens home.

You will be expected to work in line with UCS’ policies and procedures, and The Childrens Homes Regulations and maintain high professional standards at all times.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and adapt to quickly changing circumstances.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.

You will need a full UK driving licence.

You will either already have or be willing to undertake a QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.

We want you to develop both as a Childcare Worker and in your career generally, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

If you think this role would suit you and your skills then, in the first instance, we would ask that you complete a short application form by clicking the link below:

Apply Now