The Role

Hours: 6.5 Hours per week – Monday or Wednesday 15:30 – 22:00
Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 39 Weeks per year
Start Date: December/Spring Term
Fixed Term: Based upon the students continuing attendance within the Residential Unit

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF AN OUTSTANDING AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM?

DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT PROMOTES BEST PRACTICE AND VALUES IT’S STAFF?

We have an opportunity to join our motivated and highly skilled residential team as an Intervenor to work with a deaf-blind student who will be staying with us one night per week.

As an intervenor, you will play a central role in ensuring high quality support is provided to the student so that they have the opportunity to access information, develop and learn and are able to access social and fun activities within the unit. You will need to be familiar with BSL at Least to Level 1 but ideally Level 2

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples’ lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting. You'll be working within an experienced team of colleagues committed to providing high quality support and education to the children and young people across the school.

Candidates must be willing to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if they do not already have this qualification. It is also a requirement that candidate possess a recognised intervenor qualification.

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 020 8788 0107 to arrange an informal discussion.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the school website: Linden Lodge School - Staff Vacancies

Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 8th December 2022 at 9am
Shortlisting: 8th December 2022
Interview Date: 15th December 2022

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way,
London
SW19 6JB

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils