Student Advocate

Job Description

Due to an exciting period of growth and the promotion of current staff, we are looking to recruit a Student Advocate, to work alongside our young people.

Core Purpose:

• To work in partnership with hub team to support learning in line with the aims of the students'EHCPs and the foundation curriculum, codes of practice, policies and procedures.
• To provide specialist/skilled support to students with specific needs

Duties:

• To work within a hub with individuals or small groups of students under the direction ofteaching & learning and/or emotional wellbeing teams
• To understand specific learning needs and styles and provide differentiated support to studentsindividually and within a group
• To implement planned learning activities as agreed with the hub SEN teacher, adjusting activitiesaccording to students' responses as appropriate
• To establish positive relationships with students across the foundation
• To provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance ofthe teacher
• To support students with activities which support skills for life, including literacy and numeracywhere appropriate
• To support the use of technology in learning and develop students' competence andindependence in its use
• To be involved in planning, organising and implementing IEP/EHCPs, including attendance at, andcontribution to, reviews
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students, ensuring access to learning and contentthrough appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• To promote student empowerment in line with foundation policies and help keep studentsfocussed on their experience
• To participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reportsand records as required to support qualification specifications
• To monitor and record student responses and learning achievements, drawing any problemswhich cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher

• To take an active role in the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials andresources
• To support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed activities
• To attend to students' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters,including minor first aid
• To liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about students asappropriate
• To assist with the display and presentation of students' achievements
• To supervise students for limited and specified periods including break-times when thepostholder should facilitate games and activities
• To assist with escorting students on educational visits

General:

• To participate in the performance management process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with linemanager
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in theworkplace
• To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Foundation's EqualOpportunities Policy
• The Executive Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment
• The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by theHead of Foundation to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade

Person Specification:

Applicants will be able to demonstrate an empathy with young people and hold a Level 2 qualification in both maths and English or be willing to work towards these qualifications.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring service.

Information about the School

Established in 2020 and having achieved successful status as an Independent Special School for Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, Omnia Foundation offers a unique experience for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), for 12–16-year-old boys.

We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the teaching and training professions, we strive to provide a better future for the children, young people and home settings we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual so they can grow, develop and reach the potential of which they are capable. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We strive to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience and hope and enable them to aspire and achieve productive and fulfilled lives. Our success is measured in the lives we changed.

At the Omnia Foundation, we create a secure and safe environment that encourages communication, self-belief, mutual respect and success. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum that develops every child, allowing them to achieve their true potential. We have high expectations of our students and build a secure and happy atmosphere in which students can learn effectively.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.

Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK: OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS

BENEFITS PACKAGE - To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package: - Provision allowance (currently 4%) reviewed annually, in addition to basic salary - Group pension plan - Access to internal wellbeing support - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts - Life Assurance - Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership

We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact People@omniafoundation.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.

Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.

Neurodiversity Statement Acknowledging Neurodiversity is important to our organisation, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive environment. You will not be treated unfairly or suffer any other form of detriment at work due to your neurodivergence. You will be given the same opportunities as other staff and will not be refused employment, overlooked for promotion and training opportunities or denied any other workplace benefits due to your neurodivergence. We encourage individuals to disclose their neurodiversity and commit to supporting everyone in the workplace, as appropriate. We will adopt a person-centred approach that is right for you as an individual.