Job Description

Job introduction

Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 8, Pay Points 20-28: \xc2\xa328,370 to \xc2\xa334,723 (pro rata).

Actual salary: \xc2\xa324,402.96 - \xc2\xa329,867.60
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Tuesday 03 October 2023
Interview date: Monday 09 October 2023

How to apply: Please click \'apply\' on the website you are visiting or visit to complete an online application form by 9am on Tuesday 03 October 2023, however we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.

If you have any questions about the role, please email

If you\'re interested in further information about our school, please visit our website -

About the role

Senior Inclusion Support Worker - SEMH (Safeguarding)

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 8, Pay Points 20-28: \xc2\xa328,370 to \xc2\xa334,723 (pro rata)

Actual salary: \xc2\xa324,402.96 - \xc2\xa329,867.60

Hours: Full Time - 36 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 03 October 2023

Interview date: Monday 09 October 2023

Would you like to be instrumental in helping remove barriers to student progress and development?

This is a rare opportunity to join our hard-working, dedicated Safeguarding Team in our growing academy. As a Senior Inclusion Support Worker - SEMH (Safeguarding), the successful candidate will have a key role recording, tracking and intervening where incidents are repeated. Once established in the role, the successful candidate will also assess, develop and deliver programmes and interventions for targeted students to increase their motivation and improve their self-regulation and address the social, emotional & mental health needs of students to remove barriers to their progress and development.

We need someone who is proactive, has excellent communication skills, is experienced in establishing successful learning relationships with young people and adults and has a genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every student. The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure in a busy environment is essential.

For more information, please read the job description and person specification available for download.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Have experience of leading and motivating young people

• Have a helpful, positive and patient nature

• Have experience in developing and implementing high quality programmes and interventions for students

• Be resilient, calm and professional under pressure

• Have a flexible attitude towards work

Our School:

Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year. We work across a split site which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development.

As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

We offer health benefits such as Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subsidised gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme or if you prefer retail therapy, staff discounts (online and in-store) via instant vouchers or reloadable gift cards from the Ark Rewards scheme.

How to apply: Please click \'apply\' on the website you are visiting or visit to complete an online application form by 9am on Tuesday 03 October 2023, however we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.

If you have any questions about the role, please email

If you\'re interested in further information about our school, please visit our website -

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark\'s safer recruitment process, please visit , click the job you are interested in and click the link at the bottom of the advert.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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