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The Children's Support Service is a "Good with Outstanding Features" alternative provision, whose aim is to provide lasting, meaningful, and positive outcomes for children who are unable to access mainstream education.

We are looking for a full time KS3/KS4 teacher, with a specialism in one of the core subjects, to join our professional and innovative Reintegration Team, which supports students unable to access education due to medical, and/or SEMH needs. You will be mobile around the West of Essex, where teaching takes place in the school, in the home, in libraries, the hospital and/or other venues, and with the aim of reintegrating students back into school.

You should be someone who:

· Is an outstanding teacher, able to teach to GCSE level in at least one core subject

· Is able to teach all core subjects at KS3

· Has a current driving license and use of a car

· Can provide every child with personalised learning programmes

· Can contribute to our positive, safe, caring and supportive environments

· Inspires every child to maximize their potential

· Values and respects every child, building their self-esteem and confidence

· Collaborates with schools and other professionals

Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.

Visits to our centre in Harlow are welcome. For more information about the post contact Shaz Smith shaz.smith@css-essex.co.uk, 07919 624842

Information about the School

The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.

Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.

We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.

Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.

CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.

Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.