Job Description
Organisational Information
MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Learning Support Coordinator.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing a designated group of Learning Support Assistants, planning and timetabling class and one to one support for students in line with EHCP and support requirements in order to support students identified with having additional needs, working cohesively with other support partners to ensure EHCP and support arrangements are met. Working effectively and confidently one to one or with small groups of young people to promote their social development through activities, clubs and events in social areas, promoting opportunities for social interaction and the development of good communication and encouraging participation in small group activities.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 21 June 2023.
Job Requirements
You will have relevant qualifications, e.g. Level 3 classroom support qualification or willingness to work towards, Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a manner to support the changing needs of students, able to interview students, identify and implement support needs including transistion arrangements as well as experience of supporting young adults with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities or a willingness to undertake training.
This is a full time role working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. With a salary range of £26,127 - £31,481 per annum.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
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