SEN Learning Coach (Radstock) - September Start

Medirest Signature; Radstock; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a support worker for SEND learners based in Radstock. This role involves providing assistance in vocational courses, using assistive technology, and ensuring learners' personal care. Join a dedicated team focusing on enabling students with EHCPs to achieve their educational goals.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Experience with assistive technology preferred.
• Ability to monitor and report on learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments and provide effective support to learners.
• Promote independence and monitor learners’ progress.
• Contribute to Individual Learning Plans and reviews.

Skills

Assistive Technology

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Maths and English GCSEs Grade A* to C or equivalent

Job description

Radstock as the main base

September start!

Term Time Only
Mon-Thu 8:30 - 17:00 and Fri 8:30-16:30 with an hour unpaid lunch.

£19,755 - £20,151 actual salary for 37 hours per week - this includes holiday and bank holiday pay

(£23,492 - £23,962 Full Time Equivalent salary)

This role is key in providing excellent support to SEND Learners with EHCPs across the college, primarily on vocational courses. The post holder will work with a case load of identified Learners who have a variety of support needs using tools to promote independence and will include the use of assistive technology and appropriate strategies for learners on their pathway to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with initial, diagnostic and other assessments
• Work in close liaison with the College’s Inclusion Staff to provide effective support to identified Learners to enable them to fully access their learning programme and achieve successful outcomes
• Proactively identify strategies to meet the needs of learners and to promote the use of assistive technology wherever possible to enable independence
• Provide effective support for Learners including (but not limited to) 1:1 support, classroom support, out of class support (such as lunch and breaks) and on visits and study trips
• Monitor learners’ progress and provide timely feedback on learners’ development which may be included in reports to parents, carers, employers and other external agencies using the College systems including Mark Book, ProMonitor, ProSolution and ProPortal
• Adapt and interpret teaching and instructions for learners as appropriate
• Pro-actively contribute to and implement Individual Learning Plans, monitoring achievement against targets including EHCP outcomes
• Provide physical support to students where appropriate, e.g. carrying and organising equipment, supporting learners using wheelchairs, toilet hoists, etc.
• Assist Learners to use the toilet as appropriate and to provide personal care where required
• Follow agreed weekly timetables keeping Outlook calendar up to date
• Contribute to reviews of support as appropriate throughout the year

Essential Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE’s Grade A* to C or equivalent

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