Mountain Rescue Practitioner Job Reading area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Mountain Rescue Practitioner

Location:

2300 - Hartland High School

Job reference: GST-R2010

Job details

Salary:
Salary calculated in line with support pay scale, points 6-11, (£25,989 to £28,142 per annum) and the pro‑rated salary will be £24,052‑£26,045.

Contractual hours: 37

Basis:
Full Time

Job type:
Support Staff - Educational

Job category:
Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Job overview

ROLE OVERVIEW

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Primary responsibilities

To assess, manage and deliver pastoral and learning support with Mountain Rescue.
To deliver interventions with Mountain Rescue as agreed in consultation with key staff.
To deliver group interventions i.e. ELSA, nurture groups as needed.
To work alongside teachers in the classroom to deliver learning to support the academic achievement of all pupils who are unable to attend lessons.
To support students during transition periods and encourage them to return to lessons.
To provide feedback to pupils, the SENCO and the class teachers on progress within Mountain Rescue.
Assist the teacher with preparing materials for students to use in Mountain Rescue.
To support the pupils to understand instructions and develop independent learning skills.
To work in line with the behaviour for learning policy.
To support students with their social, emotional well‑being and reporting concerns where appropriate.
To assist in responding to low level safeguarding concerns.
To act as CME (Children Missing Education) Officer liaising with local authorities as appropriate and making any necessary resulting referrals.
To support the SENCO in the identification of the needs of students on the SEN register.
Record basic student data.
Assist with break and lunch time supervision as required.
Assisting with extra‑curricular clubs, sometimes out of the normal hours.
To complete required training.
To follow all Health & Safety, safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school safeguarding/child protection policy is adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with this policy.
To be first aid trained, and willing to assist students where necessary.
To carry out tasks as reasonably required by the Headteacher.
To play a full part in the life of the school community and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
To actively promote school policies and procedures.
To be responsible for own continued professional development.
To comply with the school’s Health & Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
To be courteous to colleagues, visitors and telephone callers and provide a welcoming environment.
To attend meetings scheduled in the school calendar punctually.
To adhere to the School’s Safeguarding Policy.

Staff development

To continue personal development in the relevant areas, including subject knowledge and teaching methods.
To engage actively in the Performance Management process.
To participate in whole school professional learning programmes.
To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.

Safeguarding

Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school.
Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure the welfare of children and young persons.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applications must be received no later than 11.59 pm on 24th June 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

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