Education Support Officer

**We’re looking for an Education Support Officer in our Well-being and Emotional Resilience Hub. Interested?**

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for

**The team**

Education, Schools and Inclusion covers a wide range of areas including school organisation and admissions, adult learning, the 0-5 Service, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, education support services and school improvement.

We have recently set up a Well-Being and Emotional Resilience Hub as part of the SEND/Alternative Provision Change Programme. At the Hub, bespoke education packages are delivered to individual or small groups of children and young people and staff support learners who are currently unable to attend school due to social, emotional and mental health needs.

**About the role**

A 1-year fixed-term vacancy has arisen for an Education Support Officer working in the Well-Being and Emotional Resilience Hub, to support children and young people who have social, emotional and mental health needs which are preventing them from returning to mainstream school. The main aim of this Hub is to support the reintegration of these children and young people back into mainstream schools, with a package of support which will ensure that this is both successful and sustainable, so that they can thrive.

Your role will be to liaise and work in partnership with schools/academies, children and young people, families and other services in relation to educational welfare with a view to supporting children and young people to access appropriate education. You will act as a key worker and offer individual support to children, young people and their families and will provide discrete packages of support where needed.

Please note that this role will be based at Gateshead Council Learning Centre in Dunston during term-time.

**A bit about Gateshead Council**

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.

We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

**What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights**
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary £35,235 to £ 37,938 per annum.
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
- You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
- You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

**It’s time to apply**

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link **JOB PROFILE**. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

Shortlisting to take place on 2nd July

Interviews to take place week commencing 14th July

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact **Julie Kalama** on 07546764101.