Job Description

Releasing Potential is dedicated to supporting students aged 11-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Serving the local authorities of Hampshire and West Sussex, we offer a nurturing educational environment where young people can flourish beyond the constraints of traditional education.

Our success lies in recognising each student as an individual and welcoming them into the Releasing Potential community with unconditional positive regard. All our students have an Education, Health, and Care Plan, due to social, emotional, and mental health challenges that have hindered their access to education, resulting in challenging behaviour.

We work in small groups or 1:1. The work can be tough, challenging and even frustrating at times, but the rewards of inspiring progress and achievements --no matter how small, like simply showing up--can be truly meaningful for our young people.

Overview of the role

We believe in learning outdoors, to deliver our flexible curriculum and experiential education. The sessions you lead will allow students to access education by engaging them outside the classroom. You will build positive relationships with students to provide support and guidance where appropriate and to deliver to them the RP School curriculum, in ways which are accessible and relevant to their needs. We model our practice using Glasser's Choice Theory, that states five basic needs need to be in balance, they are Survival, Love, Power, Freedom and Fun.

Requirements

Drivers licence 1 year minimum of special education experience
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN). Experience in supporting individuals with social, emotional, and communication difficulties would be beneficial. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support SEMH students in developing independence and equipping them with the skills and experiences necessary for future success.

Commitment to Safeguarding Children

:

To ensure awareness of School policy and procedures re Child Protection and Safeguarding

To be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by participating in regular training

To report all causes for concern to the Safeguarding Lead

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children RP works with

Pay Scale:

25,773 to 29,964,

actual salary

Benefits:

Competitive salary, not pro rata

Employee Support - providing 24/7 Wellbeing support and much more

Generous pension contribution

34 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Information requested under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exception) Order 1975

Normally under the above Act, some criminal convictions do not have to be disclosed after a period of time when they become "spent". This does NOT apply to posts having regular contact as part of their normal and routine duties with children under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is made exempt from these rules by the above Order. This means that you

must

disclose current and all other previous criminal convictions. This will be treated in the strictest confidence as specified in the Criminal Records Bureau Code of Practice and will be considered only in relation to this application.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us, this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offences.

Failure to disclose this information could lead to your application being rejected, or if you are appointed, to dismissal if it is subsequently learnt that you have a criminal conviction.

The role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, schools, and colleges. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Further information for shortlisted candidates - We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

For more information, please contact Jill - 07563 024063

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter with their CV and complete an application form. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Releasing Potential storing your personal details in line with GDPR requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,773.00-29,964.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have you submitted a covering letter?
Experience:

Special education: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person