SEN Personal Learning Coach in Worcester

This role supports the placement of students with special educational needs and disabilities onto work experience and supported internships. The successful candidate will develop skills across a wide range of activities and work closely with other staff to deliver a high-quality SEN support service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group interventions that encourage SEN learners to engage and achieve realistic, challenging goals.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of learning targets, assessments, achievements, progression plans and work placement activities on ProMonitor and other systems.
• Manage a flexible caseload, prioritising learners with attendance, retention, achievement or support needs.
• Assist in pre-entry activities such as recruitment, open events, enrolment, and assessment of support needs.
• Deliver initial assessment activities, set SMART targets and track progress.
• Support learners in overcoming learning barriers and develop innovative practice.
• Collaborate with delivery staff to provide comprehensive group tutorials and provide cover when required.
• Prepare, support and monitor learners in undertaking work placements and internships; negotiate with employers to secure arrangements.
• Assist in the organisation and maintenance of placement files, databases and statistics to evaluate service impact.
• Publicise programmes to prospective students, parents and referral agents.
• Deliver first aid at College to students, staff and visitors.
• Assist in DBS checks, ensure compliance with legal requirements for work placement provision, and attend required training such as safeguarding, equality and diversity.

General Accountabilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in the College’s Performance Management and Quality Systems.
• Continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through CPD and best practice sharing.
• Adhere to GDPR, data protection and confidentiality duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in support for SEN learners.
• Knowledge of SEN provision, work placement and supported internships.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with learners with SEN is desirable.
• Must complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.

Benefits

• Health and safety, equality and diversity, and safeguarding training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and career development support.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Employee discounts and benefits package.
• Pension scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme.

Employment Conditions

All successful candidates will be subject to the College’s Conditions of Service for Business Support Staff, including a 6-month probationary period and necessary statutory training.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Heart of Worcestershire College is an equal opportunity employer and commits to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants.