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SALARY: FTE £20,000-£23,000
JOB TYPE: Full time, term time only
HOURS: 37 hours for 38 weeks per year
LOCATION: Stevenage, Hitchin and ECC
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide outstanding in-class support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities helping them to become independent and confident learners.
MORE THAN JUST A SALARY
- Contributory Pensions Scheme;
- Participations in the Group’s performance related pay scheme (PRP)
- For a full outline of benefits, click here
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and maths.
- An Understanding of E&D, safeguarding, High Needs Funding and the Education Health Care Plan.
- Experience of working with young people with SEN, Autism and particularly SEMH.
- Experience of working with young people and vulnerable adults.
- Experience dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Experience of supporting learning in a teaching environment.
- An understanding of specific learning difficulties and physical impairments.
- A can-do attitude and a willingness to work within a team.
- A calm and positive approach to supporting young people.
- The ability to communicate effectively with young people and other staff members.
- Trained in STEPs desirable but relevant experience will be considered.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of Microsoft office applications.
- Ability to travel between sites.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Inclusion Assistant will be asked to complete all Additional Learning Support paperwork and Curriculum Student Reviews.
- Recommend and utilise specialist assistive technology to support teaching and learning and promote independence for the student
- May be asked to assist with personal care and aid mobility, under the guidance of a Student Care Plan
- The Inclusion assistant may be asked to carry out some out of class revision sessions with students when required.
- The Inclusion Assistant will be expected to participate in training in line with college requirements.
TO APPLY
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
The Hart Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
To view our fair recruitment forms, please click here for equality and diversity declaration.
Please note these vacancies may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
“I genuinely enjoy coming to work, the students are the people that motivate me – they are so full of energy and enthusiasm.
Hart Learning Group’s links to the community are essential for this job to work well – integrating local businesses and organisations ensure we offer the best service to our students.”