We recruit for Special Educational Needs (SEN) jobs within the Education sector across the UK.
SEN jobs we regularly recruit for include:
View our latest jobs in SEN below.
Leaning Support Assistant
We are currently looking for Learning Support Assistant for a number of colleges based across London.
Job Roll: Leaning Support Assistant
Start Date:September - 2023
LOCATION: North London - N7
Day Rate: £90 to £100
Why this job might suit you
The Successful Candidate will have:
If you are interested in this position, please apply today and ask for Richard Cross
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Leaning Support Assistant
We are currently looking for Learning Support Assistant for a number of colleges based across London.
Job Roll: Leaning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediately
LOCATION: West London - TW7
Day Rate: £90 to £100
Why this job might suit you
The Successful Candidate will have:
If you are interested in this position, please apply today and ask for Richard Cross
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Job Coach
Are you interested in Job Coach jobs in the East London area? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with a fantastic college in East London. Together we are seeking to appoint an Job Coach - apply today!
Job Title: Job Coach
Job Type: Temporary
Location: East London
Industry: Education
Key responsibilities
In this Job Coach role, your responsibilities will include:
Skills & experience
If you are interested in working in the Job Coach Field in the East London area, please apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Learning Support Assistant
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TITLE / ROLE: Learning Support Assistant
SECTOR: Education
LOCATION: East London
DETAILS:
A large special educational needs college based in East London, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient learning support assistants to join them ASAP. The successful learning support assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.
You will need:
This is a long term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the next academic year (July 2023).
PAY: £80 - £100 a day
About the role:
About the college:
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button. You can also contact Robbie Bassett on 0207 419 8973
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Learning Support Assistant
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TITLE / ROLE: Learning Support Assistant
SECTOR: Education
LOCATION: North London
DETAILS:
A large special educational needs college based in North London, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient learning support assistants to join them ASAP. The successful learning support assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.
You will need:
This is a long term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the next academic year (July 2023).
PAY: £80 - £100 a day
About the role:
About the college:
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button. You can also contact Robbie Bassett on 0207 419 8973
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Personal Care Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
START DATE: ASAP
JOB TITLE / ROLE: Personal Care Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
SECTOR: Education
LOCATION: South West London
DETAILS:
A large special educational needs college based in South West London, which caters for students aged between 16 to 25 years old with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs are looking for enthusiastic and resilient personal care assistants to join them ASAP. The successful personal care assistant will be required to provide general classroom support and may also be asked to work on a one to one basis or in small groups.
You will need:
To be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in your approach and be able to work as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, along with patience and enthusiasm
Previous experience with SEND is a requirement
Understanding and experience using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential
Willingness to provide personal care support to students who are more vulnerable (such as wheelchair assistance, feeding etc.)
The college are also open to receiving applications from people who have previously worked as a support/care worker. This is a full time, long term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the next academic year (July 2023).
PAY: £80 - £100 a day
About the role:
Personal Care Assistant - working with ASD, complex needs, SEMH
Full and part time availability
Ideal Candidate: Previous SEND experience is essential, Makaton and PECS experience - highly desirable but not essential, previous experience as a support worker/care worker
About the college:
All through SEND support for students aged 14
Warm friendly and supportive staff
Ongoing training provided
Well-resourced college with state-of-the-art facilities
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button. You can also contact Robbie Bassett on 0207 419 8973
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Leaning Support Assistant
We are currently looking for Learning Support Assistant for a number of colleges based across London.
Job Roll: Leaning Support Assistant
Start Date:September
LOCATION: East London
Hourly Rate: £13 to £15
Why this job might suit you
The Successful Candidate will have:
If you are interested in this position, please apply today and ask for Richard Cross
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Permanent - Learning Support Assistant
Location: South London
Contract Type: Permanent
Contractual hours: 36
Basis: Term-Time Only Full Time
Salary: £18,503 - £19,980 including London Weighting Allowance - £22,000 to £24,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Package: Excellent employment benefits including a public sector pension scheme, and great opportunities for CPD
The Role
The department of Student Support (ALS) wishes to appoint 3 exceptional Learning Support Assistants to provide practical support to young people (14-16, 16-18) and adults with learning difficulties, behaviour barriers to learning and/or physical disabilities to facilitate their independence, access to learning and integration into the life of the College.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with people with learning difficultiesand/or disabilities including ASD, MLD, SLD and PMLD and experience of providing personal care in either paid or voluntary work or in the home.
Candidate will hold a Personal skills in English, Mathematics by holding Level 2 qualifications with a 5-year currency (or by undertaking initial assessments at job interview stage and by achieving Level 2 within one year of their appointment date as appropriate)
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you are interested in this position, please apply today and ask for Richard Cross
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
For full specification requirements please refer to the job description located on; https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/jobs/
Please apply for this job via our website: https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/jobs/
We are currently looking for a Specialist Mentor to join our Inclusive Support Department to provide enhanced levels of support to students with complex needs.
By working with students directly in class or discreetly, you will provide targeted support to students that is directly linked to EHCP outcomes. You will also be involved in the support and training of staff in specific complex conditions.
Developing specialist strategies linked with EHCPs and individual support plans to support students with additional support needs, you will also be responsible for liaising with parents/carers and other appropriate professionals regarding the care and support of individual students.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with students/young people (14+) who have a range of additional support needs and experience of working within an educational or training setting.
Having a Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification would be advantageous.
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For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.
In return, we offer;
• Competitive salaries.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST is the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Ride to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working ment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our ment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
Only completed applications will be considered for this role. All applicants will need to complete an application form via our College Website: https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/jobs/
Job Purpose
Work under the direction and supervision of managers and teaching staff to provide high quality and appropriately targeted support to learners with learning difficulties and or physical disabilities to facilitate their independence, their access to learning and their integration into the college community.
Key duties and responsibilities
Person Specification ​
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)
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IT skills sufficient to support learners and to develop learning resources
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Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Significant recent experience of supporting learners with SEND
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Experience of a range of, or particular, learning difficulties and or disabilities
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The experience/ interest or relevant qualification to support in vocational contexts e.g., art, drama, music, retail, cookery, customer service, horticulture
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Experience of managing complex behaviour and the emotional and physical resilience to work with learners who display behaviours that challenge
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Experience of using Makaton sign and/or PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
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The willingness and skill to undertake direct personal care tasks as required, including using a hoist
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To have a flexible approach in order to support learners according to their EHCP.
An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working ment.
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Demonstrate an understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
ü
Good standard of written/verbal communication skills
ü
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents/carers, and external agencies
ü
Self-starter, well-motivated and enthusiastic with a successful track record in continuous personal development in issues related to SEND
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Other qualities
Essential
Desirable
A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced level.
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Demonstrable commitment to the College’s vision and values.
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The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.
This job description accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities of the role at the time the job description was written. These duties and responsibilities may change over time without significantly impacting on the character of the role, the overall level of responsibility, or its grade.
Depending on strategic or operational needs, the jobholder may in the future be required to work for another existing or new organisational unit and/or at different sites within Newham College. This may be on a temporary or indefinite basis and may involve a change in line management and / or regularly working at more than one site.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the day to day running of the purpose built SEND café and nearby E6 Library Cafe, including all ordering, expenses and revenues, food safety and health and safety requirements.
To support a wide range of learners with special educational needs and disabilities to work at the cafés to perform barista and customer service roles. This includes direction of the job coaches based in the cafes.
Key duties and responsibilities
This job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder.
Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. The salary structure includes progression within the published grades, subject to service, funding and performance.​
The work may be carried out in the post described in any of the College's centres.
Person Specification ​
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
To hold a level 3 Award in Education and Training or above (previously PTLLS)
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Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)
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Level 3 in Food Safety and Hygiene (or willingness to obtain)
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Training in Systematic Instruction
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Qualifications or CPD related to SEND
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Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of supporting young people with SEND to develop work skills
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Experience of various roles in cafes and of managing or supervising in a café setting including the supervision of staff
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Experience as a barista and of using a professional coffee machine
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Experience of keeping records related to food safety and hygiene
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Experience of the full breadth of health and safety requirements in a café or food service ment
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Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
The knowledge and skills required to run a café and social enterprise including the skill to manage revenue and income, stock ordering and rotation and health and safety of a food and beverage service
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Excellent customer service skills
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A commitment to widening participation in paid work or volunteering for people with SEND and the desire to increase employment opportunities for this group of people
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Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex arrangements with parents and carers, young people, employers, teachers, and other partners
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Skills to contribute to ILPS and to provide progress reports on individual learners
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The ability to build and sustain effective relationships with learners and where relevant their parents or guardians
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The ability to use behaviour management strategies including enthusing and motivating reluctant or nervous learners
Excellent standard of written/verbal communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents/carers, stakeholders and external agencies
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Very effective record keeping, IT and organisational skills
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Self-starter, well-motivated and enthusiastic with a successful track record in continuous professional development
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To implement the College’s Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics
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Other qualities
Essential
Desirable
A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced level.
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Demonstrable commitment to the College’s vision and values.
ü
Candidates who do not hold a full teaching qualification will, as a condition of employment, be required to obtain a qualification, at least at Level 5, within 2 years of commencing employment. They will remain on band 1 of the academic pay scale until they have completed the qualification and show evidence. ​
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.
This job description accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities of the role at the time the job description was written. These duties and responsibilities may change over time without significantly impacting on the character of the role, the overall level of responsibility, or its grade.​
Depending on strategic or operational needs, the jobholder may in the future be required to work for another existing or new organisational unit and/or at different sites within Newham College. This may be on a temporary or indefinite basis and may involve a change in line management and / or regularly working at more than one site.
Job Purpose
To teach and assess on a range of courses within the SEND department and to act as a course tutor to groups of students. To carry out all associated duties in line with the School Quality Improvement; Key Performance Indicators and College strategic priorities and the College Teaching, Learning and Assessment standards.
Key duties and responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Supporting Students​
Course Management and administration
General​
This job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder.
Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. The salary structure includes progression within the published grades, subject to service, funding and performance.​
The work may be carried out in the post described in any of the College's centres.​​
Person Specification ​
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
To hold a full level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or DET)
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1st Degree or equivalent
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Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)
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To hold an approved Internal Quality Assurance qualification or willingness to obtain one
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To hold a subject specialism in SEND
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Experience
Essential
Desirable
Successful recent experience of teaching learners with special educational needs and disabilities including complex needs at pre-entry to L1
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Successful experience of delivering teaching learning and assessment in a SEND setting, using creative, learner centred, contextualised and activity-based strategies and resources.
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Experience of managing complex behaviour and of supporting, young people and families with behaviours that challenge, and behaviour related to diagnosis.
ü
Experience of developing and planning curriculum in discrete SEND provision to incorporate equality and diversity and British values, alongside employability skills.
ü
Experience of being a course tutor and working with students, parents and other agencies to work collaboratively to support learner’s engagement and success and in supporting young people in difficulties
ü
Demonstrate an understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
ü
Experience of working with and contributing to EHCP documents and leading the annual review process
ü
An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working ment.
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Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
The ability to deliver excellence in teaching, learning and assessment
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Ability to embed English, Mathematics, and “soft” employability skills, careers education into vocational classes and subjects
ü
Ability to relate to and motivate students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, and to employ effective and engaging teaching and learning strategies
ü
Ability to contextualise learning to wider citizenship aspects, including the preparation for adulthood agenda
ü
Good standard of written/verbal communication skills
ü
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents/carers, and external agencies
ü
Very effective record keeping, IT and organisational skills
ü
Ability to increase recruitment, retention and achievement whilst maintaining quality standards.
ü
Self-starter, well-motivated and enthusiastic with a successful track record in continuous personal development in issues related to SEND and general pedagogy
ü
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Other qualities
Essential
Desirable
A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced level.
ü
Demonstrable commitment to the College’s vision and values.
ü
Candidates who do not hold a full teaching qualification will, as a condition of employment, be required to obtain a qualification, at least at Level 5, within 2 years of commencing employment. They will remain on band 1 of the academic pay scale until they have completed the qualification and show evidence. ​
The above list of responsiblities is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.
This job description accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities of the role at the time the job description was written. These duties and responsibilities may change over time without significantly impacting on the character of the role, the overall level of responsibility, or its grade.​
Depending on strategic or operational needs, the jobholder may in the future be required to work for another existing or new organisational unit and/or at different sites within Newham College. This may be on a temporary or indefinite basis and may involve a change in line management and / or regularly working at more than one site.
Job Purpose
To teach and assess on a range of courses within the SEND department and to act as a course tutor to groups of students. To carry out all associated duties in line with the School Quality Improvement; Key Performance Indicators and College strategic priorities and the College Teaching, Learning and Assessment standards.
Key duties and responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Supporting Students​
Course Management and administration ​
General​
This job description and person specification is current at the date of issue. Changing organisational needs may require the job description to change, within reason, after prior consultation with the post holder.
Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. The salary structure includes progression within the published grades, subject to service, funding and performance.​
The work may be carried out in the post described in any of the College's centres.
Person Specification ​
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
To hold a full level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or DET)
ü
1st Degree or equivalent
ü
Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)
ü
To hold an approved Internal Quality Assurance qualification or willingness to obtain one
ü
To hold a subject specialism in SEND
ü
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Experience
Essential
Desirable
Successful recent experience of teaching learners with special educational needs and disabilities including complex needs at pre-entry to L1
ü
Successful experience of delivering teaching learning and assessment in a SEND setting, using creative, learner centred, contextualised and activity-based strategies and resources.
ü
Experience of managing complex behaviour and of supporting, young people and families with behaviours that challenge, and behaviour related to diagnosis.
ü
Experience of developing and planning curriculum in discrete SEND provision to incorporate equality and diversity and British values, alongside employability skills.
ü
Experience of being a course tutor and working with students, parents and other agencies to work collaboratively to support learner’s engagement and success and in supporting young people in difficulties
ü
Demonstrate an understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
ü
Experience of working with and contributing to EHCP documents and leading the annual review process
ü
An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working ment.
ü
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Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
The ability to deliver excellence in teaching, learning and assessment
ü
Ability to embed English, Mathematics, and “soft” employability skills, careers education into vocational classes and subjects
ü
Ability to relate to and motivate students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, and to employ effective and engaging teaching and learning strategies
ü
Ability to contextualise learning to wider citizenship aspects, including the preparation for adulthood agenda
ü
Good standard of written/verbal communication skills
ü
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents/carers, and external agencies
ü
Very effective record keeping, IT and organisational skills
ü
Ability to increase recruitment, retention and achievement whilst maintaining quality standards.
ü
Self-starter, well-motivated and enthusiastic with a successful track record in continuous personal development in issues related to SEND and general pedagogy
ü
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Other qualities
Essential
Desirable
A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced level.
ü
Demonstrable commitment to the College’s vision and values.
ü
Candidates who do not hold a full teaching qualification will, as a condition of employment, be required to obtain a qualification, at least at Level 5, within 2 years of commencing employment. They will remain on band 1 of the academic pay scale until they have completed the qualification and show evidence. ​
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.
This job description accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities of the role at the time the job description was written. These duties and responsibilities may change over time without significantly impacting on the character of the role, the overall level of responsibility, or its grade.​
Depending on strategic or operational needs, the jobholder may in the future be required to work for another existing or new organisational unit and/or at different sites within Newham College. This may be on a temporary or indefinite basis and may involve a change in line management and / or regularly working at more than one site.
Job Purpose
To provide a service to teaching and other staff to address the needs of learners with SEND across college who need help to overcome barriers to learning both in and outside of the classroom.
To work with a range of learners but to give priority to those who have EHCPs in mainstream and Foundation Learning provision who require the most support with their social emotional and mental health needs.
To target, help and support as part of a coordinated response by the college and other agencies to address a range of issues and bring about a positive sustainable change with individual learners and the wider college community.
To support identified individuals on a weekly basis with strategies to develop their emotional resilience and ability to engage with learning.
Support College initiatives and aspirations to achieve Net Zero carbon.
Key duties and responsibilities
Person Specification ​
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
To hold a teaching qualification at level 3 or above (AET (PTTLS) or above)
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L3 (or above) qualification in Behaviour management/SEMH or similar
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Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)
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Qualification in specific learning disabilities
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Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Relevant, recent experience of supporting learners who display behaviour that challenges or who require support with their emotional regulation.
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Successful recent experience of working with and supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities
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The ability to engage with and quickly establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people including colleagues, students, parents/carers, and external agencies, including circumstances where communication is non-verbal
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The ability to manage difficult situations and conversations with sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion.
The ability to maintain a non-confrontational approach in the face of behaviour that challenges
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The ability to be a good role model to learners – demonstrating and promoting positive values attitudes and behaviour.
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Good standard of written/verbal communication skills
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Self-starter, well-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic with a successful track record in continuous personal development in issues related to SEND
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Experience of contributing to positive behaviour plans, behaviour contracts and ILPs
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Experience of 1:1 mentoring with learners with SEND or mental health needs
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Experience and willingness to deliver enrichment activities relating to social, emotional, and mental health wellbeing to groups of learners with SEND
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An understanding of the Further Education landscape and the organisation of post 16 education
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Demonstrate an understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
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Job Purpose
Work under the direction and supervision of managers and teaching staff to provide high quality and appropriately targeted support to learners with learning difficulties and or physical disabilities to facilitate their independence, their access to learning and their integration into the college community.
Key duties and responsibilities
Person Specification ​
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)
ü
IT skills sufficient to support learners and to develop learning resources
ü
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Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Significant recent experience of supporting learners with SEND
ü
Experience of a range of specific learning disabilities and additional needs
ü
The experience/ interest or relevant qualification to support in vocational contexts e.g. IT, Health and social care, hair and beauty etc
ü
Experience of managing complex behaviour and the emotional and physical resilience to work with learners who display behaviours that challenge
ü
The willingness and skill to undertake direct personal care tasks as required, including using a hoist
ü
To have a flexible approach in order to support learners according to their EHCP or support plan
An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working ment.
ü
Demonstrate an understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
ü
Good standard of written/verbal communication skills
ü
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents/carers, and external agencies
ü
Self-starter, well-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic with a successful track record in continuous personal development in issues related to SEND
ü
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Other qualities
Essential
Desirable
A satisfactory DBS disclosure at Enhanced level.
ü
Demonstrable commitment to the College’s vision and values.
ü
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.
This job description accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities of the role at the time the job description was written. These duties and responsibilities may change over time without significantly impacting on the character of the role, the overall level of responsibility, or its grade.
Depending on strategic or operational needs, the jobholder may in the future be required to work for another existing or new organisational unit and/or at different sites within Newham College. This may be on a temporary or indefinite basis and may involve a change in line management and / or regularly working at more than one site.
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