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Location: Sunderland
Salary: £24,309 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Part Time Term Time
Hours per Week: 24 Weeks per Year: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 23 July 2025
Reference: 0445-25
About The College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About The Candidate
Join our vibrant and dynamic team as we embark on an exciting mission to empower and uplift students with special educational needs (SEND) at our Bede Campus! We're on the lookout for passionate, experienced, and talented individuals who can help us create an exceptional environment that nurtures and supports our amazing students.
About The Role
* In this role, you'll be a key collaborator, working closely with the curriculum teams within our SEN “Direction” provision along with student support services to develop personalised strategies that will empower students with SEND to overcome obstacles and thrive within our College community. Your creativity and dedication will play a vital role in continuously improving our provision and realising our ambitious vision for excellence.
Role Responsibilities
* To provide learning mentor support to students with learning difficulties and or disabilities, emotional and behaviour needs who are on our discreet SEN Course. to integrate into the College environment.
* To assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
* To devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students and groups to overcome their barriers to learning
* To identify possible sources of problems at early stage and to communicate this to teaching staff and departmental manage
Qualifications
* relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally at least at NVQ level 2 (or equivalent).
* GCSE Maths and English
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs
* Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans
* Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act
* Good written and verbal communication skills
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
* Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
* LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
* Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
* We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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