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Keys Co-operative Academy Trust Alternative Provision has an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Reintegration Worker.
The Role - EBSA Reintegration Worker
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust is seeking a team of skilled Reintegration Workers to join our new provision hosted by Thurstable School, Tiptree. In this vital role, you will support KS3/KS4 pupils who are unable to attend mainstream education due to medical or SEMH needs. Working across schools, homes, and community settings, you will deliver the personalised support these students need to thrive.
The role involves meeting pupils - this may be in the home, public space, at their mainstream school or in one of our settings. Home mentor session (if required), these would then move to a public space and then onto the school. Therefore a valid driving licence and use of a car is required with appropriate business insurance.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of the pupils we serve. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and professional experiences who share our dedication to inclusive education.
We value lived experience and diverse professional paths just as much as traditional qualifications.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be a resilient, knowledgeable and empathetic leader who can demonstrate high levels of competency and experience in the following key areas:
1. What we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative trust and leadership team
- Extensive professional development focused on SEND and alternative provision leadership
- Opportunities to innovate and help shape our pastoral and academic offer
- A values-led culture where staff are valued and high aspirations are shared
2. Key responsibilities include:
- Face-to-face mentoring and supporting reintegration into education
- Implementing trauma-informed and restorative practice
- Leading mult-agency meetings and maintaining digital records
- Acting as the primary contact for parents/carers
- Developing Harm Reduction Plans and Therapeutic Thinking Risk Calculators
3. To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH and medical needs, particularly in alternative provision/SEND settings
- Strong safeguarding knowledge (KCSIE) and proficiency in MIS systems (MyConcern/Arbor)
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Please read the full job description attached, which lists all the duties you would be expected to cover.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are to be held on Friday 22nd May 2026.
We reserve the right to withdraw the advert early where required.
The following pre-employment checks will be required where applicable to the role and setting:
- receipt of satisfactory references
- verification of identity
- a satisfactory DBS disclosure if undertaking Regulated Activity
- verification that you not barred from working with Children
- verification that you are not prohibited from teaching
- verification of medical fitness for the particular role
- verification of qualifications and of professional status where required e.g. QTS status
- the production of evidence of the right to work in the UK
- verification of successful completion of/exemption from statutory induction period
- verification that you are not subject to a section 128 direction preventing you from holding a management position within a
school (if applicable)
- a declaration that you are not disqualified from working with children by virtue of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations
2018 or that you have provided a valid disqualification waiver from Ofsted
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct
searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history.
Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates
at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
NEECA is a 5 – 16 school for 170 young people most of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school. We are very proud of the provision we offer. Students are taught in small groups and they study the core curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. In addition to the core curriculum, we provide rich and varied extended curriculum opportunities ranging from music therapy, targeted literacy intervention, horse riding to vocational courses and work experience placements. Small classes benefit students and enable them to make good progress as staff can ensure that learning is tailored to individual student needs.
At Key Stage 3, in partnership with local schools, we focus on supporting young people to return to a mainstream school. At Key Stage 4, we focus on providing the opportunity for students to gain 5 GCSEs to ensure a successful transition to post 16 education or training. Many of the young people who attend NEECA arrive here at a point of crisis or conflict in their lives. It is our aim to ensure that we help them to regain a sense of confidence and self-esteem which allows them to compete on equal terms with their peers, despite the disruption to their education caused by leaving mainstream school. Enjoy exploring our website to find out more about recent events at our school.
The secondary school is based at Walnut Tree Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 9BS and the Primary school is based at Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5LB