Location
London Borough of Enfield, Park Suite, Houndsfield Primary School, Ripon Road, Edmonton, N9 7RE

Hours
Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Salary
Soulbury Scale 20 - 23 - £74,704 - £78,859 (up to 3 SPA additional points available)

About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to take a lead role in an innovative, multi-disciplinary, specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) support team. As the Primary Alternative Provision Co-ordinator, you will lead in determining, overseeing and evaluating high quality intervention delivery in onsite settings. You will have good supervisory experience and be passionate about promoting trauma-informed understandings and practices to support Enfield primary school staff in successfully including children experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges.

The service plays a central role in the Council’s ambitions to promote trauma-informed practices through the Enfield Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools and Settings (E-TIPSS) strategic initiative. Trauma-informed understandings are central to the service’s analytical approach to pupils’ challenging behaviour. You will be instrumental in developing trauma-aware school cultures and supporting schools in implementing Trauma-Informed Practices.

You will provide solution-focused consultation to key school leadership and SEN/Inclusion lead staff. Confidence in delivering presentations and professional development sessions to school staff is essential.

The role requires psychological and emotional robustness to manage high levels of stress, commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing, and supporting the wellbeing of colleagues and those involved in interventions. You will be a committed team player, able to collaborate effectively with a range of professionals as well as parents and carers.

You will be highly organised, resourceful and open-minded, upholding Enfield Council’s key behaviours: Taking responsibility, Being open and honest, Ready to listen and learn, and Committed to working together to find solutions.

A thorough induction programme and ongoing training will be provided. The ability to work effectively across a geographical area and travel between schools is required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Experience
Good supervisory experience within an educational or specialist support setting is required. Experience in delivering trauma-informed practices and working with children experiencing SEMH challenges is highly desirable.

About you
You are an empathic, sensitive and committed professional passionate about trauma-informed approaches. You are psychologically and emotionally robust, able to manage stress effectively, and invested in your own wellbeing and that of others. You are a confident communicator, able to deliver presentations and professional development to school staff. You are highly organised, resourceful, open-minded, and committed to collaborative team working. You uphold key behaviours such as responsibility, honesty, openness, and a solution-focused approach.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in education, SEMH, or related fields are desirable. Commitment to ongoing professional development and training will be supported.