Job Description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

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.

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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. This will include the oversight of a cohort of EHCP learners as well as Non EHCP learners with identified inclusion needs. 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

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

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

To be responsible for covering LMs absence at the designated centre.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

To complete all statutory processes associated with EHCPs - consultations, reviews, needs assessments and funding.

To complete the necessary documentation relating to specific learning support.

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

To actively promote independent learning.

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

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

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.

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

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.

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

The College offers a generous leave entitlement to support staff, of 38 days leave (includes 25 days leave, 8 statutory Bank Holidays, 4 College closure days at Christmas and an annual Relaxed Day) pro rata for part time. This will rise to 41 days after 5 years' service.

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 Moreton Morrell 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 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.

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

Free on-site gym

Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.

Cycle to work scheme.

Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons.

Pension schemes.

Free will writing service.

Free car parking on-site.

Essential

Attainments

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent 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.

Essential

Skills 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.

If you are not local, we can help you get to our Moreton Morrell College, please visit the following link for more information: https://wcg.ac.uk/page/212/transport-to-moreton-morrell-college

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,380.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have experience Supervising a team? Please detail. 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? Do you have experience of supporting students in an educational environment? Please detail.
Work Location: In person