Inclusion & Intervention Para-Educator (SEND Unit)

Waingels College; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Waingels College is seeking an Intervention & Inclusion Para-Educator to join the new Waingels Thrive Centre, a SEND designated unit for up to 25 EHCP students with complex Speech, Language and Social Communication Needs. This role focuses on delivering personalised learning support to help students thrive academically and socially.

The post is full-time, permanent, term time only plus 3 inset days, with duties across the Thrive Centre and occasionally in the main school. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Essential: 5 GCSEs including English & Maths (grade C/4 or above).
• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A flexible, constructive and positive approach to supporting students with a range of needs.
• A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support students through one-to-one and small-group intervention work.
• Assist in preparing, delivering and monitoring personalised learning activities and materials.
• Contribute to behaviour support, emotional wellbeing and positive student engagement in line with Thrive Centre policies.
• Provide occasional short-term teacher cover within the Thrive Centre and supervise work as directed.
• Assist with classroom organisation, resources, record-keeping and day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Support students during social times, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents and professionals involved in the student's learning journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour support

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

5 GCSEs including English & Maths (C/4+)

A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Waingels College is seeking an Intervention & Inclusion Para-Educator to join the new Waingels Thrive Centre, a SEND designated unit for up to 25 EHCP students with complex Speech, Language and Social Communication Needs. This role focuses on delivering personalised learning support to help students thrive academically and socially.

The post is full-time, permanent, term time only plus 3 inset days, with duties across the Thrive Centre and occasionally in the main school. Start ASAP.