Learning Support Coach- PD Essex

at  SCL Education Group

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, within a given timeframe.
• Experience of and a proven track record of working with learners with SEND
• IT Literate -Microsoft office and Teams
• Ability to work towards given deadlines and targets
• Good communication and presentation skills, oral and written
• Time Management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A clear understanding of Safeguarding in Post 16 education settings

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2021
• Understanding of EHC Plans and Annual Review process
• AET (Level 3) or equivalent Teacher/Training qualification or willing to work towards
• Appropriate SEND/Learning Difficulties and or Disabilities qualification/CPD
• Relevant Post16 sector experience

THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN IS PARAMOUNT TO SCL, ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECKS TO ENSURE THEIR SUITABILITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN. THESE WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; REFERENCE CHECKS, POLICE CHECKS, DBS CHECKS AND QUALIFICATION CHECKS.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• SEND: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To enable learners, through guidance and support, to achieve their aspirations and academic goals, by supporting classroom learning and working collaboratively with teaching colleagues.
To deliver effective teaching and learning strategies and to support the development of independent learning skills.
To evidence progression against targets set in negotiation with the learner and teaching colleagues to meet learning needs.
To contribute to EHCP Annual Reviews (where applicable) to ensure that progression towards educational outcomes is being addressed.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES AND DUTIES

Deliver engaging and creative learning to meet the needs of the learner including those with barriers to learning. This could be a blend of remote, classroom, 121 or on site.
Deliver learning and evidence progression to meet the targets set for the learner to enable learners to meet or exceed their goals
Motivate, enable and drive learners to achieve their goals through collaborative and creative teaching and learning techniques
Create support plans tailored to learner’s individual needs considering results of English and Maths assessments, LDD assessment and evidence of need
Provide wellbeing and pastoral support to learners as required to aid engagement and achievement of their goals
Deliver a consistently high standard of performance – quality driven
Support the learning process through the development of resources tailored to the individuals needs.
Engage and liaise with internal and external professionals to provide adequate support and guidance required by the learner
Complete detailed documentation to evidence the utilisation of funding
Work collaboratively with and provide regular updates to delivery teams and support the timely achievement of the learning programme
Monitor learner’s welfare, health and safety whilst on the learning programme and upskilling learner’s knowledge regarding Safeguarding, British Values, Prevent and Equality & Diversity
Engage in CPD activities to enhance knowledge and skills
Occasional travel from base site to meet the needs of the learner and the business
Consistently demonstrate SCL group values