Inclusion Coach (12419)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Inclusion Coach to support learners with additional learning needs across multiple campuses. This role involves providing tailored support, encouraging independence, and collaborating with specialist staff to create effective learning strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree or relevant experience, alongside essential qualifications in English and Maths. The position offers a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and health plans, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in education. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to empowering learners to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Cash health plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Headspace app access

Money-saving benefits through Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree level or relevant experience.
• Must have English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support for learners with ALN.
• Maintain records to monitor learner progress and success.
• Collaborate with support staff to develop meaningful strategies.

Skills

Support for learners with ALN

Person-centred practices

Monitoring and reporting

Collaboration with support staff

Fluency in Welsh

Education

Degree level education

GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Cardiff and Vale College are looking for an Inclusion Coach to work across all campuses, supporting learners with additional learning needs (ALN).

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing one-to-one, group and in-class support for learners with ALN to help them reach their full potential.
2. Actively encouraging learners to work towards their individual targets, helping them to make choices and become more independent.
3. Maintaining records to monitor the progress of learners using observations, learner responses and support plans.
4. Monitoring and reporting on statistical information regarding recruitment, retention and success of learners with ALN.
5. Using person-centred practices to ensure young people with ALN are put at the heart of their education at CAVC.
6. Working in collaboration with specialist support staff to identify person-centred and meaningful support strategies to ensure the success of learners with ALN.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will preferably be educated to degree level or have relevant experience and have an English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent).

While the ability to speak Welsh is not essential for the role, we would love to hear from candidates who are fluent and can engage with learners through the medium of Welsh.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication to our learners, we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, employee assistance programme, access to our Cycle to Work, Headspace app, and access to money-saving benefits through our Reward Gateway scheme.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications is 06/09/2024.

To find out more or apply, go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up-to-date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks. Before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.

Registration with the Educational Workforce Council for Wales (EWC Wales) is a mandatory requirement of the post.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.