Student Integration and School Support Worker

About the job

Key information

• Fixed term Contract to cover Maternity Leave
• Grade 12: £28,598 – £32,061 pro rata (£24,816 – £27,821 actual)
• 37 hours a week, Term Time + insets
• Required for September 2026

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint an empathetic and resilient individual to manage a caseload of students who are currently not attending or engaging with school due to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). You will provide vital educational and pastoral support to students and their families, with the ultimate aim of facilitating a successful re-integration into school life. Experience supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), mental health challenges, or EBSA is essential as is a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits.

Your day-to-day work will involve delivering a tailored programmes of 1-to-1 or small group lessons and interventions. This delivery will happen through remote learning, home visits and sessions based within the school. The programme will focus on core subjects and be highly tailored around the individual needs of each child.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will join a team of staff committed to improving the life chances of all young people in their care. You must have excellent ICT and organisational skills, and be confident in working with students and staff alike. It is essential that you are able to develop positive relationships and effective working practices to be able to support young people and their families. You must be pro-active and flexible. A commitment to improving the outcomes of all students is essential, and experience of working with those who have additional needs desirable.

What is in it for me?

Robert Blake School is a thriving non-selective school of just under 1040 students. The school is built on strong relationships and in the near future will be joining the United Learning Trust whose vision is ‘The best in Everyone’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of ‘Self-Discipline |Motivation |Aspiration |Respect |Togetherness’ lies at the heart of all we do. The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check

Supporting documents and information

Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 1 July 2026

Date for interview: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Please apply by submitting a formal letter of application alongside a completed school application form to Mrs D Downton. You can send this by post or via email to: HR@robertblake.org.uk. Application forms are available from the school reception or online on our website.

Safeguarding and Diversity Statement

Robert Blake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check, online vetting checks in line with KCSIE guidelines, and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age

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