Family and Engagement Support Role – New Provision – HAWTHORNS CONNECT
Job Ref No. ECC7006-128 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6, points 14-18
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 8th June 2026
Staff appointed to Hawthorns Connect will be required to demonstrate high levels of skill and experience in working with neurodivergent children, applying trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation, engagement and sustained progress.
- Thoughtful, compassionate and reflective and a team player
- Desire to support pupils to engage, learn and achieve
- Share our ethos of kindness, curiosity, integrity and participation
- Have experience of working or living with neurodivergent young people
- Embrace challenges with a sense of humour
Benefits include same-day GP appointments, free physiotherapy, counselling and a range of other wellbeing incentives.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
The Hawthorns School opened its doors in January 2023 for children with autism. We are now in our purpose-built school in Chelmsford and extend our provision for KS3 and KS4 pupils.
Please note that the role is part of the SEAX Trust, which offers a range of professional support and networking. For further information about the benefits of working within SEAX Trust, please review the attached information pack.
Laura RobertsThe Hawthorns SchoolThornhurst Road, ChelmsfordEssex, CM1 2XTTelephone: 01245 207607Email: admin@thehawthornsschool.com
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