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SEN Educational Care Coordinator (formerly known as Higher Level Teaching Assistant) - Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

About Us

Start date: September 2024
Full and Part Time will be considered (0.8 – 1.0)
Term Time Only (39 weeks)

The Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) has an exciting opportunity for an Educational Care Coordinator (ECC) to join our service. 

The role would predominantly involve supporting pupils aged 11 – 17, but the successful candidate will be able to develop their expertise through working across the service as needed as part of our skilled, multi-disciplinary team.

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. 

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.

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. 

HHTS encompasses St George’s Hospital, CAMHS School, Community Education, Mental Health Outreach and Corner House; the National Deaf CAMHS inpatient unit. 

The school has retained it’s 'Outstanding' OFSTED grading in 2023 and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a strong focus on excellence and wellbeing for students and staff.

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 successful applicant will predominantly be based within CAMHS Campus School at Springfield Hospital, situated a short walking distance from Tooting Bec Underground station, with excellent transport links. 

The ideal candidate:

    Has experience within an education and/or care setting

    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

    Has experience working with young people of secondary age with a range of special educational needs and/or SEMH

Contact us if you have any queries about the role. Please telephone: 020 3513 6103 or Email: admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from our website https://www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email to admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing Date: Thursday 4th July 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 9th July 2024

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.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service
CAMHS Campus School
Elizabeth Newton Building Number 5, 
Elizabeth Newton Way, Springfield University Hospital
London, SW17 0YG
Email: 
admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk 
Tel:  0203 513 6103
Headteacher: Tara Bell


Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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