High Needs Engagement Coach

Luminate Education Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Castleford is seeking a High Needs Engagement Coach to support students with social and emotional challenges. This role involves delivering targeted PSHE and academic support, collaborating closely with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective monitoring. Ideal candidates will have experience in education settings and a passion for enhancing student success through innovative approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with social, emotional needs.
• Experience in an education setting.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Provide PSHE & academic support to High Needs learners.
• Support high needs learners facing barriers to learning.
• Communicate with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Working with young people with social, emotional needs

Team collaboration in education setting

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Identifying barriers to learning

Innovating and enthusing learners

Job description

Pudsey Sixth Form College are recruiting for a High Needs Engagement Coach to join our SEND and High Needs Department. A number of our learners currently have a high level of need and we are looking for the right person to provide additional support in order that these students are able to thrive, be successful, and achieve their full potential whilst they are with us. We are a motivated team committed to providing our students with a great experience, high quality teaching, and excellent wrap around support. Contact us to find out more about his exciting new opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with both the High Needs and Curriculum teams at Pudsey Sixth Form to provide specific PSHE & academic support to our High Needs learners alongside the delivery of the PSHE curriculum to the wider cohort of students.
• Work closely with our high needs learners who face a number of barriers to learning every day, these can include social, emotional, mental health and challenging behaviour. This work may be in class, within small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
• You will provide direct academic support using online support technology and educational platforms.
• The role will include communicating with parents, external agencies and curriculum staff to provide a holistic approach to support and will require accurate monitoring and tracking with regular updates to senior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with social, emotional needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working in a team in an education setting.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, using own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including students, college staff, parents and employers.
• Ability to identify and report on barriers to learning and liaise with colleagues to support strategies for improvement.
• Ability to innovate and enthuse learners to succeed in learning.