Alternative Provision: SEND & Learner Support Lead

Bath College; Radstock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory salary pension (LGSS)

Continuing Professional Development

Private Healthcare Scheme

Free parking at Radstock Somer Valley

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Bath College is developing an exciting new Alternative Provision at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock, delivering support for 14-16 year olds who may benefit from an alternative to their current school-based provision.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Alternative Provision SEND & Learner Support Lead to play a key role in daily learner support and coordination of wider support around them, including liaison with families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND and additional needs.
• Ability to coordinate SEND and inclusion activities across multiple sites.
• Experience liaising with parents, carers, schools and commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct learner support in five afternoon AP sessions weekly.
• Coordinate information relating to learners' SEND and support.
• Build relationships with learners to develop confidence and resilience.
• Work with teaching staff to identify appropriate support strategies.
• Lead transition planning and progression reviews.
• Maintain communication with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Monitor attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
• Assist in learner reviews and progression planning.

Skills

Direct learner support

SEND coordination

Partnership with schools

Communication with parents

Education

Experience in SEND/Alt Provision

Job description

Bath College is developing an exciting new Alternative Provision at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock, delivering support for 14-16 year olds who may benefit from an alternative to their current school-based provision.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Alternative Provision SEND & Learner Support Lead to play a key role in daily learner support and coordination of wider support around them, including liaison with families and external professionals.