SEND Support Specialist for Student Wellbeing

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Worker to work with course leaders and teachers to support individuals and groups of students who may demonstrate emotional and behavioural needs.

You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and to supporting and developing their learning, with a pro rata salary of £24,515 for 37 hours per week across 40 weeks, progressing to £25,133.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent including literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness to undertake training in supporting disengaged/disadvantaged students with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience of working with schools, parents and external support agencies.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Programme Managers, Course Leaders and teachers to support individual students or groups.
• Support teaching staff where student behaviour within a group is impacting on learning.
• Collaborate with Pastoral and SEND/HN staff to liaise with schools, parents and external agencies.
• Assist with the collection and maintenance of documentation for student records.
• Contribute to individual student target-setting and reviews and provide progression guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Task prioritisation

Collaboration with schools/parents

Education

NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) including literacy and numeracy

PGCE / Apprenticeships / Leadership & Management courses

Job description

Leeds City College is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Worker to work with course leaders and teachers to support individuals and groups of students who may demonstrate emotional and behavioural needs.

You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and to supporting and developing their learning, with a pro rata salary of £24,515 for 37 hours per week across 40 weeks, progressing to £25,133.