Learning Facilitator

Connex Education Partnership; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible opportunities

Weekly PAYE

SEND Toolkit

Formal qualifications funded

Career progression

Wellbeing support

SEND consultant

Placement support

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a Learning Facilitator – Specialist Education in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The role focuses on pupils with SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD and SLCN in specialist settings, with flexible day-to-day and longer-term placements.

You’ll support emotional wellbeing, communication and life skills, working closely with teachers and care staff. Competitive PAYE rates (£106–£130/day) and ongoing CPD opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting SEMH or other additional needs.
• Experience with autism, ADHD or communication needs.
• A calm, patient and emotionally consistent approach.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt your approach to individual pupils.
• Resilience and willingness to learn about SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs to engage positively with education.
• Building trusting, consistent and positive relationships with young people.
• Supporting pupils who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences or significant barriers to learning.
• Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD and speech, language and communication needs.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Autism/ADHD experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Youth work background

Education background

Job description

Learning Facilitator – Specialist Education

Location: Wiltshire, Chippenham
Pay: £106–£130 per day PAYE
Job Type: Full Time – Temporary, Short-Term, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: Flexible

About the Role

Connex Education Partnership are seeking enthusiastic, patient and resilient Learning Facilitators to support children and young people within specialist education settings in and around the Chippenham area.

This is an opportunity to work with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, often alongside Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and specific learning difficulties.

The young people you support may have experienced significant barriers to education and may require a bespoke, nurturing and consistent approach to help them feel safe, build positive relationships and engage with learning.

As a Learning Facilitator, you will play an important role in helping pupils develop not only academically, but also their emotional wellbeing, confidence, independence, communication and life skills.

Your Responsibilities

As a Learning Facilitator, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs to engage positively with education
• Building trusting, consistent and positive relationships with young people
• Supporting pupils who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences or significant barriers to learning
• Supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD and speech, language and communication needs
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
• Supporting positive behaviour through calm, consistent and relational approaches
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Adapting activities and learning approaches to individual needs
• Using visual timetables, task boards and other strategies to support communication and engagement
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Supporting pupils with practical, social and life skills
• Helping pupils work towards individual EHCP and learning outcomes
• Working closely with teachers, care staff and other professionals
• Creating a safe, predictable and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting pupils to recognise and celebrate their own progress

The role can involve supporting pupils both within the classroom and across wider educational activities, so flexibility, patience and the ability to build strong relationships are essential.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEMH or other additional needs
• Experience with autism, ADHD or communication needs
• Experience supporting children or young people who display challenging or distressed behaviour
• A background in education, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching or a similar setting
• A calm, patient and emotionally consistent approach
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to adapt your approach to individual pupils
• A genuine interest in helping young people develop confidence and independence
• Resilience and a willingness to learn and develop your understanding of SEMH

Experience within a specialist educational setting is desirable but not essential. Relevant experience from care, residential, youth work, mentoring, sports, outdoor education or other child-focused environments is also highly valued.

Flexible Opportunities

Connex offers a range of Learning Facilitator opportunities across Wiltshire and surrounding areas, including:

• Day-to-day supply
• Short-term placements
• Long-term positions
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work or a consistent long-term placement, we’ll work with you to find opportunities that match your experience and availability.

Why Connex Education Partnership?

• Competitive daily PAYE rates
• Flexible supply opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit and CPD training courses
• Funded formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities through our specialist training pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training
• Dedicated specialist SEND consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.