Intensive Support Officer

Intensive Support Officer (24/078) 

£25,150 per annum (£18,706.16 pro rata per annum)

30 hours per week 40 weeks per year

Maternity Cover until 17th January 2025 or upon return of the substantive post holder

Location: The Academy Grimsby (TAG)

The Academy Grimsby (TAG) is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic and financially sound organisation.  

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join The Academy Grimsby (TAG) in the role of an Intensive Support Officer. If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you! 

About the role 

The Learner Services team are looking to recruit an Intensive Support Officer to join the Safeguarding team. In this role, you will work directly with students needing Safeguarding support, making any necessary referrals into external agencies and provide in house support. You will support and arrange any cross-college events related to safeguarding. As part of this, you must be willing to support all sites where required. 

About the person 

Applicants should hold a minimum level 2 safeguarding qualification and evidence their extensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant should have experience of working as a Safeguarding lead and multi-agency working. An understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education is also essential. 

Specialist knowledge of the applicant will include: 

• Mental Health 
• Child looked after and Care Leaver  
• Early help process  
• Social, Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties 
• Information, advice and guidance  
• Positive engagement activities  
• Learning disabilities and difficulties  

In return for your experience and skills, we can offer you a good salary, pension membership, access to a wide range of other Group benefits and opportunities for career progression and personal development.  

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application. 

The closing date for this advert is 6th May 2024

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.  

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required. 

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.