Overview
Job Title: SEND Support Worker
Salary: £23,395 pro rata for hours and weeks
Location: Multiple Locations
Hours and Weeks per Year: 18 / 24 / 30 hours all 38 weeks per year
To Apply
External and Internal applicants: Download and complete a copy of the Kirklees College Application Form before clicking Apply. Attach the completed form as your application.
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'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
Responsibilities
* Provide exceptional student support across all curriculum areas and college sites within the SEND Department, Student Experience.
* 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.
* 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.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C).
* Minimum Level 2 qualification relevant to the post.
* Ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
* Ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with young people in an educational capacity and must understand EHCPs and SEND, with knowledge of different learning needs and strategies to support independence.
* Excellent communication and digital skills; ability to work under direction of the class tutor and use own initiative.
Values & Safeguarding
It's important that you demonstrate the College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence. Due to the nature of our work, you must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Development & Benefits
Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll have access to benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Flexible working and work-life balance may be considered. Any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references in line with Department for Education guidance.
Additional Notes
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