WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR X6 EDUCATION SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS TO JOIN OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND EARLY HELP TEAM

Our Team work closely with partners, young people and their families to create, implement and review support plans which meet their assessed needs. Acting as Educational Support Professionals, where appropriate, colleagues determine what additional needs families may have and prevent these needs from escalating wherever possible. .
The post will be based in our Family Hubs in Runcorn and Widnes.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and families? Do you have the skills to provide early intervention and support to help young people thrive in education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in an educational or community setting.
• Strong understanding of early help, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• It is essential that you have an NVQ L2 or above, or relevant experience of working with children, young people and families, as well as a minimum of 3 GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above. This must include maths and English or you must be able to demonstrate the appropriate level of skills or experience. or you must be able to demonstrate the appropriate level of skills or experience.

As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.

• Our Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Education Support Practitioner, you will work closely with schools, families, and partner agencies to identify and address barriers to learning and wellbeing. Your role will be to provide timely, targeted support that helps children and young people stay engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes.