Learning SEND Support Coach | Chelmsford | Temporary Ongoing | £14.00 per hour
Purpose of the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference to individuals with SEND? This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal and academic goals.
You’ll provide one-to-one and group support, promote inclusion and wellbeing, and work closely with staff to ensure individuals receive the right support to thrive. Previous SEND experience and an up-to-date DBS are essential, with an ideal start date of W/C 4th September.
If you’re caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping others succeed, we’d love to hear from you!
Main Duties & Responsibilities
SEND Coaching & Learner Support
- Take a coaching approach to developing learners’ independence and confidence.
- Support learners to improve their communication skills and ability to make appropriate personal choices and decisions.
- Help learners prepare for adult life and develop practical life skills.
- Provide individual and small-group support both within the classroom and in other settings.
- Provide SEND-related advice, guidance and practical strategies to staff across a range of settings.
- Ensure learners have appropriate opportunities to work towards the outcomes identified in their EHCPs.
- Provide support with individual mobility and access to the facilities, including:
- 1:1 support.
- Personal care.
- Moving and handling.
- Promote awareness and understanding of SEND across the business.
- Contribute to staff training and development relating to the needs of learners with SEND.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum and business support teams to promote effective inclusion.
Administration
- Maintain accurate records of people’s progress.
- Support the tracking and monitoring of individuals.
- Provide general administrative support relating to people with SEND needs.
- Read and respond appropriately to emails and other company communications on a daily basis.
General Responsibilities
- Contribute to the achievement of the company’s strategic objectives, as appropriate.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures and practices.
- Follow Health and Safety at Work requirements and ensure relevant safety legislation and Codes of Practice are adhered to.
- Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting Equality and Diversity.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development.
- Attend Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities as required.
- Participate in and promote staff development and appraisal processes.
- Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, grade and level of responsibility, either at the current place of work or at other establishments where the company provides services.
What’s in it for you?
- Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm 37 hours per week Term Time Only (36 weeks per year)
- Temporary on-going role with the view to go permanent for candidates that prove themselves
- £14.00 per hour - weekly Friday pay
- Holiday accrual
For more information please contact Sophie Barnes
