Extended Schools and Family Support Coordinator

James Rennie School California Road Carlisle CA3 0BU Headteacher: Ms Kerry Dunbobbin Regional Director: Mr Kris Williams T: 01228 554280 E: adminoffice@jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk W: www.jamesrennie.cumbria.sch.uk We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (TA3) - Extended Schools and Family Support Coordinator to work within our established team of practitioners in our school. If you are looking for a role within an exciting academy trust who employ outstanding practitioners. If you want to be part of an established team where you receive personalised training and support in communication, understanding behaviour, health support, Autism and other learning disabilities to support our young people. If you want access to a commitment to continued professional development, an online learning platform, specialist training in Makaton and Team Teach. If you want to work at a school with outstanding facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms, soft play, horticultural area, an outdoor learning area and independent living facilities. Then we would like to hear from you. Level 3 teaching assistant qualification is essential. James Rennie School is a well-established special school in the Kingstown area of Carlisle, With an additional Sixth Form site at St Edmunds Park. We currently have up to 217 students on roll ranging from 3-19 within our well- equipped and modern facilities. We would like the successful candidates to be enthusiastic people who can work proactively with our class teachers. We are a dynamic, caring school with a warm and friendly ethos and we expect all of our staff to use this ethos within their working practices. The ability to be proactive and flexible is necessary, and the ability/willingness to work with all ages throughout school is desirable. Key Responsibilities of the Role: Extended Schools Provision (Main Site) Plan, promote, and coordinate after-school and lunchtime clubs, ensuring inclusive access and pupil safety Produce a termly extended schools programme, informed by pupil voice and quality assured by Senior Leadership Team Ensure parental consent, risk assessments, and consideration of health care and positive handling plans Coordinate travel arrangements and staffing rotas, ensuring appropriate cover and registers are maintained Maintain accurate pupil attendance records and provide termly reports to Senior Leadership Team Promote positive behaviour in line with school policy Safeguarding and Welfare Act as a help alarm responder - Helping classes when they need extra support Maintain strong safeguarding awareness and report concerns in line with school procedures Promote pupil wellbeing and a safe environment during extended school activities Participate in safeguarding training and whole-school CPD Pastoral Support Deliver one-to-one and small group pastoral support under the direction of senior pastoral staff Support pupils with SEMH needs