About us Established in 2013, Expanse Learning is a highly successful SEND Specialist provider in the Wigan Borough. Its model of education enables students to reach their full potential, transforming their lives and ultimately the communities in which they live. This post provides an outstanding career opportunity to be part of driving our organisation forward and to play a critical role in the next phase of our development. We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are: an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious employee with a successful track record a motivational and inspirational practitioner with high expectations of students confident and able to communicate a clearly able to develop children and young adults to reach their full potential regardless of background circumstance approachable and keen to work with staff across the company to ensure wide success able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders. At Expanse Learning, we want to provide you with a rewarding and enriching career and to help you to reach your full potential, both professionally and personally. Our Benefits Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one department to another. Access to a salary sacrifice pension plan Enhanced sick pay that increases as it aligned with your length of service Fulltime equivalent staff receive 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays Wellbeing champions and access to Mental Health First Aider 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance Access to private medical insurance Personal resilience and Wellbeing courses Dedicated wellbeing day each year Wellbeing campaigns. Great buildings providing positive working environments Free car parking at every site Safeguarding of students and Duty of care All staff, regardless of role, level of seniority and location, have a responsibility to ensure the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We must collectively create an environment where students feel safe to learn, develop, and grow. Students should feel comfortable in their surroundings and know that they can approach any responsible adult with any problems or concerns. All staff must be able to identify any students who are at risk of harm and know the characteristics of abuse or neglect. If you suspect or confirm harm, then it’s essential you know what actions to take. Annual safeguarding training is offered to all staff at Expanse Learning, and it is the staff member’s responsibility to be aware of the most up to date guidance documented in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document (Department of Education). All post holders are subject to satisfactory disclosure and clearance prior to employment. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults and tit is an offence to apply for this vacancy if the applicant has been barred from engaging in regulated activity. Notes The job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of Expanse Learning at the reasonable discretion of the Board of Directors. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post-holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out in the foregoing. Purpose To assist and support students with special educational and general learning needs. The Key Responsibilities Support the students under the supervision of the teacher. Assisting in the preparation of learning resources. Encourage student's confidence, self-esteem, and independence. Encouraging students to communicate with one another and with staff. Support students to develop knowledge and skills in preparation for transition into adulthood. Support the teacher in the management of student’s objectives, providing pastoral and educational support, IAG and signposting to appropriate services as needed. Helping students understand instructions, through repetition, re-phrasing or demonstrating. Provide learning support that meets the needs and learning preferences of your students’ providing elements of personal care and support when required i.e., assistance during mealtimes, breaks, external activities, and other support as required by the students. Contribute to planning and differentiating curriculum and target setting for students. Support students who require specific assistive technologies /personal aids to support learning. Support with individual education, social, behavioural, and personal care programmes. Support the teacher with administrative duties including the production of statistical reports. Adhere to all Safeguarding requirements as outlined in the organisational Policies to protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, this is inclusive of radicalisation and extremism. Recognising signs of distress in students by offering reassurance through agreed intervention strategies. To promote the highest standards of Health and Safety practice in relation to all aspects of the role. Demonstrate a consistent approach to achieving your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Completing accurate records within the company MIS platforms. i.e., attendance, progress, medical records, etc. promote equality and diversity, recognising and actively challenging stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination helping to create an inclusive learning environment and workplace for students and staff. Abide to all organisational policies including Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety undertaking recommended training as and when necessary. Support to develop effective relationships with all stakeholders as appropriate to the role i.e., parents/carers. Support with the promotion and public relations work at events such as Open/Parents Evenings and Enrolment sessions. Drive your own continuous professional development, through participation in the company’s mandatory CPD activities, which includes up-skilling, staff learning days and training events appropriate to the job role.