Location: Calne, Wiltshire
Salary: £91.49 – £101.01 during trial (equivalent £17,842 – £19,698 actual salary, term time only)
Type: Permanent – via temp‑to‑perm contract (60 day trial contract)
Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Start date: ASAP
Our client is a very successful, multi‑site Alternative Provision serving primary‑aged learners. We are seeking someone with previous experience who can act as a positive role model for young children. The ideal candidate has experience working with children who have SEMH, are experiencing trauma, and display challenging behaviour, as well as other SEND needs. While experience in an educational setting with SEND learners is preferred, other relevant experience may be considered.
The Alternative Provision has a new site that offers a bright and inviting learning environment. Staff work in small groups or 1:1 with every pupil in rotation, using a THRIVE approach and music therapy. The setting is expanding, providing coaching for upper KS2 pupils, a successful Forest School and outdoor education programme, and outreach to local primary schools.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working with children who have overcome barriers and difficult situations
- Ability to engage parents in supporting children at home, setting boundaries and managing behaviour
- Confidence working alongside outside organisations to support positive change for these children
- Willingness to undergo training and deliver ideas to support the school’s implementation immediately or in the near future
- Passion for working with young people in education
- Good understanding of effective intervention strategies
- Commitment to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
- Commitment to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
- Ability to work within a dynamic and challenging environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
This is a full‑time permanent opportunity that starts on a 60‑day paid trial and will become permanent upon successful completion of the trial period. The role offers extensive training and professional development opportunities in a supportive, expanding setting.
Benefits and Supports
- Competitive pay – paid to scale across the duration of the contract
- Free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive
- Weekly pay, with no waiting for monthly payroll cut‑off dates (one‑week in lieu)
- PAYE contract, ensuring traditional employer‑employee protections and payment structure
- Access to a network of partner services for tax returns, accountancy, legal and more
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