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HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (Family and IDP Co-Ordinator)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Tachwedd 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | GRADE 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata +ALN |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Rhagfyr 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Caerdydd, Cardiff, CF5 5AQ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1455192 |
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JOB ROLE HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT Family and IDP Co-OrdinatorJOB REFERENCE ED50292243
TYPE OF CONTRACT TEMPORARY 12 MONTHS SALARY GRADE 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata +ALN ALLOWANCE
START DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
HOURS OF WORK 32.5 hours per week (Term time only)
Are you committed to developing person-centred practice and passionate about supporting families and pupils with additional learning needs (ALN). We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Family and IDP Co-ordinator to join our team, working across a range of special schools within our federation. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping inclusive, person-centred approaches and building strong, collaborative relationships with families.
About the Role:
As our Family and IDP Co-ordinator, you will:
• Lead the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across the special school’s federation, ensuring a person-centred approach that places pupils and their families at the heart of the process.
• Act as a key point of contact for families, providing guidance, support, and information to help them navigate the ALN provision and access appropriate resources.
• Facilitate person-centred meetings, working closely with pupils, families, and school staff to ensure that IDPs reflect the unique needs, aspirations, and strengths of each pupil.
• Provide training and support to staff across the federation on person-centred practices, helping to build capacity and consistency in IDP development.
• Collaborate with local authorities, health professionals, and other external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to meeting the needs of pupils with ALN.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of IDPs, gathering feedback from pupils, families, and staff to continually improve the process and outcomes.
• Support the transition of pupils between educational phases (e.g., primary to secondary, school to post-16 settings), ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both pupils and families.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
• Has significant experience working with families and pupils with additional learning needs, ideally within a special school or inclusive education setting.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 and the principles of person-centred planning.
• Is an excellent communicator, capable of building trust and strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
• Is skilled in facilitating person-centred meetings and is confident in creating and reviewing effective IDPs.
• Is adaptable, resourceful, and able to work across multiple school sites within the federation.
• Is empathetic, patient, and dedicated to promoting the voice and choice of pupils in their education.
What We Offer:
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of special schools within our federation, contributing to a shared vision of high-quality, inclusive education.
• A supportive team environment with access to professional development and training in person-centred planning and inclusive practice.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils and families, ensuring that each child’s needs and aspirations are central to their educational journey.
• Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to shape innovative practice across the federation.
Woodlands School is expanding as part of our exciting new school build with a state-of-the-art setting, ensuring that all our pupils are taught by highly skilled staff with the same culture and ethos as the school. The design of our new school will provide rich opportunities for our pupils to thrive and have social role valorization in eth community. Each year our pupil numbers are increasing in readiness for this exciting venture. If you think you are the right candidate to join us on this journey please apply for this position, or contact us for an informal discussion.
Woodlands School supports pupils aged 11-19 with autism. Therefore, our vision for the new school building of Woodlands must be to provide a facility that supports Woodlands School to become a hub of excellence and ensure the achievement of ‘Learning for living'. Excellence runs through this school and every opportunity for the school to achieve excellence must be supported through building design.The Western Learning Federation promotes all schools as ‘Schools as Learning Organisations’. The foundations are built on a shared vision of ‘learning together to grow and achieve’. There is a culture and ethos of enquiry, innovation and exploration, with a focus on the collation and exchanging of learning knowledge.Woodlands school has a strong culture of being inclusive, often families arrive with anxieties and significant challenges in their lives. Woodlands actively removes these barriers and ensures that these families become a part of the wider Woodlands family. ‘Learning for living’ is something that is actively lived and breathed by the Woodlands community through every aspect of every interaction at the school.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.We are providing an opportunity for those interested in the post to have a tour of the school and meet some leaders after school on Thursday 28th November 3-4pm if you would like to take up this opportunity, please
e-mail Laura Duncombe CLOSING DATE: 06/12/2024 AT 12 NOON
SHORTLISTING DATE: TBC
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
TYPE OF CONTRACT TEMPORARY 12 MONTHS SALARY GRADE 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata +ALN ALLOWANCE
START DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
HOURS OF WORK 32.5 hours per week (Term time only)
Are you committed to developing person-centred practice and passionate about supporting families and pupils with additional learning needs (ALN). We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Family and IDP Co-ordinator to join our team, working across a range of special schools within our federation. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping inclusive, person-centred approaches and building strong, collaborative relationships with families.
About the Role:
As our Family and IDP Co-ordinator, you will:
• Lead the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across the special school’s federation, ensuring a person-centred approach that places pupils and their families at the heart of the process.
• Act as a key point of contact for families, providing guidance, support, and information to help them navigate the ALN provision and access appropriate resources.
• Facilitate person-centred meetings, working closely with pupils, families, and school staff to ensure that IDPs reflect the unique needs, aspirations, and strengths of each pupil.
• Provide training and support to staff across the federation on person-centred practices, helping to build capacity and consistency in IDP development.
• Collaborate with local authorities, health professionals, and other external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to meeting the needs of pupils with ALN.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of IDPs, gathering feedback from pupils, families, and staff to continually improve the process and outcomes.
• Support the transition of pupils between educational phases (e.g., primary to secondary, school to post-16 settings), ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both pupils and families.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
• Has significant experience working with families and pupils with additional learning needs, ideally within a special school or inclusive education setting.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 and the principles of person-centred planning.
• Is an excellent communicator, capable of building trust and strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
• Is skilled in facilitating person-centred meetings and is confident in creating and reviewing effective IDPs.
• Is adaptable, resourceful, and able to work across multiple school sites within the federation.
• Is empathetic, patient, and dedicated to promoting the voice and choice of pupils in their education.
What We Offer:
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of special schools within our federation, contributing to a shared vision of high-quality, inclusive education.
• A supportive team environment with access to professional development and training in person-centred planning and inclusive practice.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils and families, ensuring that each child’s needs and aspirations are central to their educational journey.
• Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to shape innovative practice across the federation.
Woodlands School is expanding as part of our exciting new school build with a state-of-the-art setting, ensuring that all our pupils are taught by highly skilled staff with the same culture and ethos as the school. The design of our new school will provide rich opportunities for our pupils to thrive and have social role valorization in eth community. Each year our pupil numbers are increasing in readiness for this exciting venture. If you think you are the right candidate to join us on this journey please apply for this position, or contact us for an informal discussion.
Woodlands School supports pupils aged 11-19 with autism. Therefore, our vision for the new school building of Woodlands must be to provide a facility that supports Woodlands School to become a hub of excellence and ensure the achievement of ‘Learning for living'. Excellence runs through this school and every opportunity for the school to achieve excellence must be supported through building design.The Western Learning Federation promotes all schools as ‘Schools as Learning Organisations’. The foundations are built on a shared vision of ‘learning together to grow and achieve’. There is a culture and ethos of enquiry, innovation and exploration, with a focus on the collation and exchanging of learning knowledge.Woodlands school has a strong culture of being inclusive, often families arrive with anxieties and significant challenges in their lives. Woodlands actively removes these barriers and ensures that these families become a part of the wider Woodlands family. ‘Learning for living’ is something that is actively lived and breathed by the Woodlands community through every aspect of every interaction at the school.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.We are providing an opportunity for those interested in the post to have a tour of the school and meet some leaders after school on Thursday 28th November 3-4pm if you would like to take up this opportunity, please
e-mail Laura Duncombe CLOSING DATE: 06/12/2024 AT 12 NOON
SHORTLISTING DATE: TBC
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC