SEND Support Worker

Kirklees College; Chatham Waterfront; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a SEND Support Worker to provide exceptional support to students with special educational needs across all curriculum areas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy and experience working with young people in an educational setting. This role involves developing supportive relationships, delivering care, and contributing to safeguarding. Located in the UK, this position offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g., GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C).
• Experience of working with young people in an educational capacity.
• Understanding of EHCPs and SEND.
• Knowledge of different learning needs and strategies to support independence.
• Excellent communication and digital skills.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Work with vulnerable SEND students to support their learning.
• Develop supportive relationships with students.
• Provide physical and personal care support as required.
• Deliver strategies to promote student self-esteem.
• Support students with different learning needs.

Skills

Experience of working with young people in an educational capacity

Excellent communication skills

Digital skills

Understanding of EHCPs and SEND

Knowledge of different learning needs

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy

Minimum Level 2 qualification relevant to the post

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SEND Support Worker

Salary: FTE £24,550 - £24,850 (pro rata for hours and weeks)

Location: Multiple Locations

Hours and Weeks per Year: 18 hrs / 38 weeks per year

Are you already working in education and looking for a new challenge? Or employed in industry and looking to work more closely with your community? Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you will be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We are a successful college continually striving to be better and do better — be part of our story!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the SEND Department, Student Experience, at Kirklees College. The position of SEND Support Worker will provide exceptional student support across all curriculum areas and college sites.

Responsibilities

• Work with our most vulnerable SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) students to support their learning, achievement and progression into adulthood both in and out of the classroom environment.
• Develop supportive relationships with students while remaining professional and deliver strategies to promote/reinforce student self-esteem.
• Provide physical and personal care support as required.
• Work under the direction of the class tutor and use your own initiative.
• Deliver approaches to support students with different learning needs and help them become independent.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C) and a minimum Level 2 qualification relevant to the post.
• Experience of working with young people in an educational capacity.
• Understanding of EHCPs and SEND.
• Knowledge of different learning needs and strategies to support independence.
• Excellent communication and digital skills.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Values and Safeguarding

Demonstrate the College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence. This role requires safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Development and Benefits

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. Benefits include an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references in line with Department for Education guidance.

Application Process

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest. Most roles advertised on AoC Jobs are posted directly by the college or employing organisation and are not handled by the AoC Recruitment Team. To apply, download and complete the Kirklees College Application Form, and attach it to your submission. For queries about the role or the application process please contact [emailprotected]. Check emails regularly (including spam/junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted.

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