A fixed-term, part-year Learning Support Practitioner post within Askham Bryan College's further education provision, a specialist land-based college. The work is tailored, individual learning support for students with high needs and SEND, helping them engage in college life and make progress in their studies. The role calls for prior experience of supporting learners with SEND and an understanding of needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health needs. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced DBS check, and all convictions and cautions must be declared.
What the job involves
- Provide tailored learning and individual support to students with high needs and SEND
- Help students engage fully in college life and achieve their goals
- Support students to make meaningful progress in their learning
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of supporting learners with SEND
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia
- Understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, and moderate to severe learning difficulties
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, with no barring from regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults
- Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones
- Acceptance of online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks
What’s offered
- Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- 35 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Flexible working arrangements, depending on role
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Highly discounted on-site gym membership
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Access to on-site facilities including a farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
