SEND Emotional Support Facilitator x 2 Roles

We are looking for SEND Emotional Support Facilitator to join our Additional Support Department based at The Bedford College Group. As a Support Facilitator you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students by:

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality out of class support for students Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities based within our Haven at Central Bedfordshire College. (safe space for SEND students on site).

• Identifying and providing specialised individual support to students accessing the Haven.

• Undertaking directed interventions with identified students in line with their individual needs, such as mentoring, emotional support and guidance.

• Liaising with the team and curriculum areas to support the safety, well-being and achievement of students accessing the Haven.

• Being the first point of contact for students accessing the Haven with SEND needs.

• Proactively supporting students with SEND outside of the class in line with their identified needs.

• Providing regular opportunities for mentoring for identified students as required.

• Advocating students views within the curriculum area, including attendance at support management meetings, as appropriate.

• Developing a range of lunch time activities to engage students within the Haven to promote social engagement.

• A Levels or equivalent qualification in relevant subject

• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent

• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2014

• Experience of working with a range of young people with SEND within a supporting capacity

• Experience of working in a further education or related setting

• Experience of working as a member of a team

• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to consistently support a high-quality learning experience for all students

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently face to face, on the telephone and in writing

• Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.

• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.

• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.

• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.

• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

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