Job Description:

Job information Special Educational Needs Team Leader and Designated Safeguarding Person from the Company Warwickshire College, this latest Special Educational Needs Team Leader and Designated Safeguarding Person job vacancy is located in the city Pershore located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Special field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

SEN Team Leader (Worcestershire) and Designated Safeguarding Person

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The main purposes of the SEN Team Leader is to manage and coordinate the daily activities of Learning Mentors on a designated College site; assist with the development of our support provision for students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities and to support identified students with their learning both in and outside of the classroom. The role will include communicating with various external agencies as well as internal staff. There will be elements of staff supervision and record keeping relating to student progress, retention and achievement. The role will also involve the mentoring of students outside the classroom/workshop.

The post holder will also be the Designated Safeguarding person for the specific College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To manage the team of Learning Mentors (LMs) at each centre and support the Head of Inclusion and Learning Support with recruitment & selection, probation review and performance reviews.

2. To ensure all LMs are timetabled appropriately and that they fulfil their contracted hours.

3. To be responsible for covering LMs absence at the designated centres.

4. To collate student records for the appropriate centre, to meet with audit standards and ensure all learning support activity for the centre is recorded on the College system Spirals Sheets and ProMonitor.

5. To communicate students' educational needs to the relevant lecturers and Personal Learning Advisers (PLAs) and ensure the information is available on the eILP and ‘at risk' registers.

6. To support the College admissions team with interview evenings, open events etc. to provide information for prospective students and their parents.

7. To liaise regularly with the Head of Inclusion and Learning Support and the Specialist Tutors on all support issues for current and potential students.

8. To assist with transitional reviews and centre tours with potential students.

9. To mentor students outside the classroom/workshop by holding one-to-one mentoring sessions as instructed by the Head of Inclusion and Learning Support and/or the Specialist Tutors.

10. To ensure the learning support given to each student meets the educational requirements listed in the EHCPs.

11. To attend and participate in CAFs as required by external agencies.

12. To attend and contribute to student annual EHCP reviews, where required.

13. To complete the necessary documentation relating to specific learning support.

14. To act as the appropriate centre's first point of contact for any member of staff who has support issues or queries.

15. To actively promote independent learning.

16. To hold regular team meetings with the centre-based team of learning mentors.

17. To develop contacts with external agencies. For example, this may include liaising with educational psychology services, health and social services and voluntary bodies.

18. The post-holder will be expected to specialise in one area of learning difficulty/disability (LDD). As part of this role, the post-holder will help raise awareness and knowledge in this field, providing a high quality support and advice service to staff and students.

19. The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to the training of LMs on local and national initiatives which support inclusive education.

20. To develop support groups for students with similar learning disabilities or difficulties; to offer lunchtime clubs and set up quiet areas for students.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

ANNUAL LEAVE

The College offers a generous annual leave entitlement to support staff, commencing with 25 days rising to 28 days after 5 years' service, pro rata per annum plus 8 statutory days (Public & bank Holidays) and College closure days (all pro rata for part time posts).

HOURS OF WORK

The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 37 hours per week.

PLACE OF WORK

The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Pershore College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

● The opportunity to apply for Hybrid working.

● Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year.

● Comprehensive training programme.

● Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.

● Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.

● Employee Assistance Helpline offering free, confidential, 24 hours support and guidance.

● The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.

● Free on-site gyms at most colleges.

● Discounted part time and professional courses.

● Cycle to work scheme.

● Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons.

● Pension schemes.

● Free will writing service.

● Free car parking on-site.

● Staff discounts in our Plant Centre at Pershore College.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Ability to perform the tasks as described in the job description. If you have a disability, you should not be discouraged from applying, since there are schemes available within the College which allow for the provision of special aids, premises to be adapted and other appropriate support provided.

Essential Attainments

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
• An appropriate professional qualification at Level 3.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience of supporting students in an educational environment. An awareness of the needs of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Experience of supervising a team.
• Engage in Team Teach Training.

Desirable Attainments

• A qualification relevant to SpLD.
• Previous experience of working in Further Education.
• Relevant Vocational background

EssentialSkills and Knowledge:

• The ability to effectively manage students with behaviours for concern.
• Ability to motivate students to reach targets sets.
• Commitment to a high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
• Supportive, positive and non-judgemental attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills.
• Flexible and very responsive in approach to teaching styles and methods.
• Be able to respond effectively to the student's individual needs.
• Work to deadlines set.
• Empathy with students.
• Friendly and helpful with an enthusiastic approach.
• Be prepared to work outdoors if necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

Desirable

• A UK driving licence free of major endorsements and the use of a motor vehicle or ability to get to various locations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,878.00-£27,333.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• supporting students in an educational environment: 1 year (required)
• team supervisory: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/05/2024Reference ID: CS11378

Keywords : Pershore jobs

Closed Date : 2025-04-16