At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with special educational needs in gaining independence through travel training.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Merton, making a real difference in students' lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Empower students to gain confidence and skills for independent travel.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN children and effective communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38256 - 38256 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping young people who have special educational needs to transition to independence?
THE ROLE
We are looking to recruit a dedicated individual to take on a challenging new role created to promote and support independent travel for Merton students. You will work with students, their families and schools to develop and promote the provision of training for independent travel. Your goal will be to maximise opportunities for young people to be provided with the necessary skills and confidence to travel to school and elsewhere using a range of transport options. You’ll provide advice and guidance as to the suitability of travel training for students and work with the council’s commissioned services to ensure the timely provision of tailored programmes.
Candidate Requirements
- You will need to have experience of working with SEN children and young people and of delivering independent travel training.
- You will need to be an effective communicator, committed to building relationships with families, schools and SENDIS colleagues to enable young people to achieve greater independence.
- You will need to be able to take on responsibility for the commissioning of travel training for the department.
Support will be available to undertake qualifications relevant to the post. It is anticipated that the role will require some working outside of standard office hours especially when working with students and their families. Final appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
What Working For Merton Offers
This is a fixed term post for 24 months. What you can expect from us:
- A competitive starting salary of £38,256.
- A flexible approach to working arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, including a 35-hour working week, and flexitime scheme.
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days paid leave (plus bank holidays).
Independent Travel Coordinator in Morden employer: London Borough of Merton
The London Borough of Merton is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises neurodiversity and professional growth. With opportunities for career development and a flexible hybrid working model, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of secondary school pupils. The competitive salary package, along with comprehensive training support, makes this position particularly attractive for those seeking a rewarding career in speech and language therapy.
