jobSEN Teaching Assistant

Worcestershire Virtual School fulfills the Local Authority's statutory duties in ensuring that children and young people in care, previously in care and those with a social worker receive the best possible educational provision and outcomes. We work with children, young people and their families as well as colleagues across Education, Social Care and Health to ensure our children and young people reach their full potential. You will be joining a team of Learning Advocates within the Virtual School to provide support for a cohort of Worcestershire Children who are Looked After (CLA). You will promote high expectations for our CLA within our educational settings, prioritising their needs to secure a good quality education and positive outcomes. The focus of your work will either be within the Early Years or Statutory School age - experience in either area would be beneficial. You will support the early identification of barriers to success, providing guidance and challenge to schools to implement targeted interventions at the earliest opportunity, thereby promoting a culture of high aspirations for every CLA. You will need to use your own initiative, posses excellent interpersonal skills, first-rate organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines. Training and support will be provided from a highly regarded team. This post offers a great opportunity for a committed and successful professional to contribute to the development of the Worcestershire Virtual School. You will be joining a highly supportive team, committed to improving the outcomes of our children and young people in care.

While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives! With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.