Specialist SEND & Transitions Officer Employer Ancora House School Reference SEC

Cheshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Thank you for your interest in the advertised role at the schools community site in Frodsham. Although the role is advertised at 37 hours per week 4 days would also be considered.

Ancora House School is an outstanding alternative provision with two sites:

Ancora House Tier 4 inpatient unit on the Countess of Chester Health Park for young people who have been admitted to the Adolescent Mental Health Unit under tier 4 CAMHS. Also on this site is Sapphire centre; a day provision for young people under the Cheshire Eating Disorder Team who are enrolled on an intensive intervention programme.
Castle Park Frodsham community setting for day students who have been referred due to medical needs by the Education Access Team because they have an EHCP for SEMH by the SEN Team or for respite by the Virtual School.

Our Young People

Our learners may present with a range of challenges including eating disorders psychosis low mood and anxiety disorders; often young people may have other diagnoses alongside these they may include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Our Team

You will be working as part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to improving outcomes for learners who are at risk of disadvantage because of their difficulties. You will have a high degree of emotional warmth and resilience coupled with a passion to supporting young people. Successful candidates will have a sound understanding of trauma informed practice alongside experience of supporting the learning of young people who have special educational needs related to social emotional and mental health difficulties.

Our Curriculum

Most learners remain on roll with their home school the aim of our intervention is to support learners to continue their studies so that they remain as closely aligned with their peers as possible. We offer an adaptive curriculum which is personalised for the needs of our learners and teaching takes place in small groups.

Application

Please apply for this role online we do not accept CVs. For more information and to book a visit to our school please contact Ancora House School or email .

Thank you for your interest

Amanda Lacey

Headteacher

Ancora House School is committed to the safeguarding of young people the successful candidate will be subject to stringent safer recruitment checks.

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Thank you for your interest in the advertised role at the schools community site in Frodsham. Although the role is advertised at 37 hours per week 4 days would also be considered.Ancora House School is an outstanding alternative provision with two sites:Ancora House Tier 4 inpatient unit on the Coun...