Location: West Sussex – Travelling across 7 different sites across West Sussex
Salary: NJC Grade 8, SCP 20–24
Contract: Full-time – all year round. 37 hours per week.
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Positive Connections to join an alternative provision setting in West Sussex, supporting vulnerable young people who may be at risk of criminal exploitation, offending and anti-social behaviour.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with young people both within an education setting and in the wider community, helping them make positive choices, improve attendance and engagement, and reduce barriers to education.
The successful candidate will build strong, positive relationships with identified young people and deliver targeted interventions designed to reduce the risk of criminal activity, exploitation and anti-social behaviour.
You will work closely with school leaders, SEND and pastoral teams and external agencies to develop bespoke support and engagement plans. You will also contribute to educational activities and interventions aimed at improving attendance, behaviour and academic outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Building positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable and hard-to-reach young people
Delivering targeted and bespoke interventions
Identifying risks at an early stage and following safeguarding procedures
Supporting young people at risk of permanent exclusion
Developing behaviour management and personalised reintegration plans
Supporting young people to understand the risks and consequences associated with crime and criminal exploitation
Working closely with schools, families and partner agencies
Liaising with Youth Justice, social care, police and other professionals
Maintaining accurate safeguarding and intervention records
Supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural difficulties
Contributing to improved attendance, engagement and educational outcomes
We are looking for someone who has experience working with vulnerable, challenging or hard-to-reach young people, ideally within education, alternative provision, youth services or a similar setting.
You should have:
Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND
Experience of delivering targeted youth interventions
Experience working on a 1:1 basis with young people
A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
The ability to build positive relationships with young people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working collaboratively with external agencies
The ability to identify and assess individual needs
Good written and record-keeping skills
A commitment to equality, inclusion and positive outcomes for young people
A full and valid UK driving licence is required as the role may involve working across different locations.
Competitive rates of pay
Dedicated consultant specialising in education and SEND recruitment
Access to a wide range of schools and specialist settings across Sussex
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Weekly pay
Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Opportunities to develop your experience within education and alternative provision
Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete our full compliance process, including appropriate DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks and safeguarding procedures.
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and have the experience and resilience needed to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.
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