The Role

BSL Educational Care Coordinator (formerly known as a BSL Higher Level Teaching Assistant) x 2 posts

31 hours per week

Full and Part Time will be considered (up to 31 hours per week)

Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Start date: April 2023

The Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) has an exciting opportunity for an Educational Care Coordinator (ECC) who is able to use British Sign Language to join our service.

HHTS encompasses St George’s Hospital, CAMHS School, Community Education (Compass Programme), Mental Health Outreach and Corner House; the National Deaf CAMHS inpatient unit, where we provide small group teaching to the d/Deaf learners in our care across the age ranges.

We are looking for an outstanding, innovative and compassionate person who is willing and able to engage vulnerable children, many of whom will have additional needs.

The successful applicant will predominantly be based within Corner House, but will be able to develop their expertise through working across the service as needed as part of our skilled, multi-disciplinary team; supporting and leading activities and liaising with key professionals.

Corner House is a unique setting – it is the only National CAMHS Deaf Inpatient Unit for children and young people aged 5-18, who are experiencing a mental health crisis in the UK.  It is currently undergoing a period of structural change and as a result is closed until January 2023.  The re-opening offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious candidate, who will have the chance to develop entirely new practices and partnerships within a wide multidisciplinary team to support the children and young people holistically throughout their admission.

You will be joining our creative, caring and enthusiastic team and will receive training to support you in your role and to further develop your professional expertise.

A minimum of BSL Level 2 is required, with higher levels of BSL being desirable.

About the School

HHTS is a Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit that provides education for a diverse range of students aged 5-18 who are experiencing a severe or chronic illness and/or have mental health issues.

Our students have the opportunity to make accelerated progress through personalised learning programmes delivered in small groups or in one-to-one tuition. Staff and students build positive nurturing relationships, which enable students to grow in confidence, self-acceptance and compassion for all.

The school was graded 'Outstanding' once again in the 2018/2019 inspection and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a strong focus on excellence and wellbeing for students and staff.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience within an education and/or care setting
• Has a minimum of BSL Level 2
• Is flexible and adaptable and able to work as part of a team
• Has very good numeracy and literacy skills
• Has experience working with pupils for whom English is not their first or sole language

Contact us to arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about the role. Telephone: 020 3513 6103. Email: admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below 

Alternatively, to apply, please visit our website https://www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies

Completed application should be returned to the school by email

to admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 27th March 2023 (at noon)

Interviews: Wednesday 29th March 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and CVs are not accepted.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) Medical PRU

CAMHS Campus School

Building Number 5, Springfield University Hospital

61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, SW17 7DJ

Email:   info@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Tel:  0203 513 6103

Headteacher: Tara Bell

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils