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About the College
Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.
Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.
The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region
Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.
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 Kirkley hall 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 Land Based 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 mainstream or discrete College courses 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
What’s in it for you?
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 ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
•Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
•LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
•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.
•Free Gym access available at Bede Campus
Safeguarding Statement
Northumberland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.