Hope School is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are proud of our non-exclusion policy—no child is ever excluded from Hope School. Many of our pupils have experienced multiple school placements before arriving with us, and we are committed to providing them with the stability, safety, and consistency they need to thrive.
Our approach is holistic, attachment-aware, and trauma-informed, shaped by strong links to the HEARTs project and current research into child development and emotional wellbeing. We recognise that challenging behaviour is often a communication of unmet need. Rather than relying on traditional behaviour management techniques, we focus on developing intrinsic motivation and building trusting relationships.
We work in close partnership with parents and carers, offering regular training and support to help them understand and respond to their child’s needs. As a school we can act as a safe base, where children begin to develop trust in adults and confidence in themselves.
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of our culture. We provide monthly external supervision, an open-door leadership team, and ongoing professional development. This commitment ensures our team is supported and resilient, so they can continue to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

To undertake individually or as part of the team, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. 

Duties will include:
Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting of designated areas, which include toilet and associated facilities, fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate the necessary power equipment.