Early Intervention Practitioner (Inclusion, Attendance & Wellbeing)

Job Description

Position Type:Early Intervention Practitioner (Inclusion, Attendance & Wellbeing)

Hours: 29.5 hours(8:30 - 3:30, three days per week, including 30-minute unpaid lunch; 8:30 - 1:30, two days per week)Term Time Only

Our school is seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive Early Intervention Practitioner to join our friendly and inclusive team. This role combines attendance support with targeted early intervention work to improve pupils' attendance, punctuality, engagement and wellbeing.

You will work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to identify and remove barriers to learning at an early stage, with a particular focus on social, emotional and mental health needs.

The ideal candidate will ideally have

• experience of supporting families
• GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excell, Outlook essential
• Knowledge of schools MIS system (SIMS) desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a welcoming, positive outlook
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to record and pass on accurate messages
• Be able to prioritise their own workload & plan effectively
• Calm, confident and professional approach
• Positive, solution-focused attitude

You will be expected to

• Monitor attendance, persistent absence and punctuality

• Contact families regarding pupil absence

• Identify pupils at risk of disengagement, including anxiety or emerging needs

• Provide practical and emotional support to pupils and families

• Deliver targeted early intervention sessions

• Support personalised attendance and wellbeing plans

• Build positive relationships with families

• Work with external agencies

• Maintain accurate records and tracking data

• Organise and attend attendance and inclusion meetings under the direction of the SLT

We can offer

• A friendly, supportive school environment

• Training and professional development

• Well-behaved and hardworking children

• Strong commitment to inclusion

• Supportive leadership, governors and families

We highly recommended a visit, or you may prefer to call the school for an informal chat with the Acting Head or Assistant Head. Please contact the school office on 01279 812212 if you would like to discuss the role in more detail or arrange a visit.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We follow safer requirement procedures and practise; appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.