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eTeach UK Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed educational institution in the UK is looking for a dedicated professional to provide additional learning support for students with diverse needs. Candidates should have the skills to assist young people with complex behaviours and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role includes implementing tailored support programmes and working closely with a committed team to ensure equal opportunities for all learners. This role emphasizes inclusivity and seeks individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Understanding of skills and knowledge needed to support young people with SEMH and complex behaviours.
• Experience in providing additional support for learners with various needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs across various learning levels.
• Implement tailored support programmes to meet individual learner needs.

Job description

The Additional Learning Support area is responsible for providing additional learning support across College to full and part‑time learners and supports approximately 1000 students on courses of all levels. Our aim is for all students with additional support needs to have equal access to the curriculum and work towards meeting their full potential with our support. These may have a range of learning difficulties/disabilities which include specific learning difficulties, ASC, ADHD/ADD Visual Impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and Physical Disabilities.

Additional Learning Support has a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced team. The staff work closely with Foundation Learning and Cross College staff in organising and implementing a wide range of support programmes each tailored to the needs of individual learners. We can offer Specialist Teaching, Specialist Assignment Support, In-class Support, Small Group Workshops, Equipment Support, Specialist Counselling, Mentoring, Exam Access Arrangements, and Assistive Technology Support.

Whilst a Learning support role will cover supporting students with all aspects of additional needs, the candidate for this role should have a willingness and understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to support young people with SEMH and complex behaviours.

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.