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EHN Caseworker

Grade 9   £34,314 - £37,938 pro rata

Full Time, Term Time plus 2 weeks 

Permanent

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint to the Education Health Needs team, part of the Woodlands School, an EHN Caseworker Grade 9 Term time + 2 weeks.

The postholder will be supporting a cluster of schools mainly attached to one geographical area but will be required to cover/move to the other areas if needed.

The post holder will be based in the The Pines at Sacriston and work across the county supporting schools with pupils with an identified health need which prevents their attendance at school. The postholder assesses need and identifies an appropriate pathway of support. The caseworker chairs regular review meetings in school to discuss pupil progress. Contributing to the single assessment process is required and attendance at TAF meetings. The caseload includes a significant number of KS4 pupils whose reluctance to attend school is driven by an identified anxiety.

A significant element of the role is supporting the pupils’ re-integration to school and supporting outreach teachers, parents/carers and mainstream school staff whilst offering an element of challenge where needed. This role is an opportunity to contribute to a successful reintegration package of support and ensure pupils’ full access to the curriculum.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  

Please contact Danielle James for further discussions regarding the post contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net 01740 656040.

Please see ‘Supporting Documents’ for additional information.

Completed applications to be submitted to d.armstrong149@woodlandsdurham.net 

Closing date: 5th January 2025

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus

• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus

• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus

• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

The Woodlands

Broom Road, 

Ferryhill  

DL17 8AN

Tel: 01740 656040

Email: contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net

Website: https://www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk/