Job Description

Our Aim

IPS International (IPS) is an independent training provider, dedicated to improving the outcomes for all learners, our most vulnerable learners, supporting them to achieve the best that they are capable of.

IPS delivers funded training in a range of major occupational sectors: Health and Social Care, Early Years, Engineering & Manufacturing Construction, Motor Vehicle, Business Skills & Digital.

Your Role

The role of SEND Teaching Assistant is to provide support for learners, to help them to identify and transfer skills and knowledge gained in training to a real working situation.

Working alongside our trainers, you will have an active role in assisting learners on training courses, including supporting the development of maths and English skills, helping them prepare for End Point Assessment (EPA).

You will carry out assessments on learners, using a recognized assessment system, and create Learning Adjustment Plans, working in partnership with the trainer, learner, employer and where appropriate, the parent or guardian.

You will be involved in the reviewing of our Additional Learning Needs policy and process, and where appropriate, will disseminate awareness and support to all staff.

You will design and deliver an enrichment programme to all learners, but especially those aged 16-18 years of age, promoting healthy lifestyles, appropriate relationships, and how to stay safe. This will include planning webinars, online/ face to face awareness sessions, creating displays for learner notice boards.

You will monitor, on a monthly basis all learners with an Education Health Care Plan, (EHCP), and record and report on these reviews involving both internal and external professionals.

Where appropriate you will be involved in supporting our 'looked after' learners, including attending care review meetings.

Requirements

This is a part-time post (3 days per week) with a view to becoming full-time. You will be based in our Medway training centre, but travel to other sites and where appropriate, the learners workplace will be required.

You must have an outgoing, friendly and confident personality with a positive attitude and a passion for helping others. IPS International values team players who are willing to go above and beyond in the pursuit of our shared vision.

It would also be beneficial to be aware of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) and have experience of working with young people who may have had behaviour issues, additional learning requirements, alternative delivery methods and/or SEND.

You will need to be able to motivate and inspire our learners, and able to break down barriers to progression. We have a holistic approach to training young people, helping them wherever possible with the challenges that life may throw at them, and to join our team, you would need the same outlook.

You will be required to undertake the level 5 SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Responsibilities

General

To fully understand the aims, objectives and ethos of IPS and to reflect these in your daily working life

To adhere to IPSs policies and procedures

To act in a professional yet approachable manner at all times

To attend regular meetings and supervisions to help your own professional development

To attend training as required

Any other tasks as required or requested by your Line Manager

Working with learners

To support the trainer in delivering the lessons, teaching small groups within the classroom or on 1-1 remote training sessions as appropriate.

To assist learners with learning support in group sessions according to their learning needs

To encourage growth and self-confidence by working with learners to develop all aspects of their programmes including functional skills as well as life skills

To assist learners during educational activities by prompting and guiding

To work as part of the training team to develop high quality training programmes by offering support to identify different ways of delivery to suit the needs of all learners.

To be part of ongoing assessment of learners learning needs and to make adjustments as required minimising barriers to learning and achievement (working to Education and

To develop a professional 'mentor' relationship with learners, always keeping appropriate and transparent boundaries

To ensure learners are following health and safety and behavioural guidelines

To deal with challenging or inappropriate behaviour in a professional manner according to company guidelines and disciplinary procedures

To lead by example as a good role model at all times, adhering to safeguarding and health and safety policies

Working with other organisations/ professionals

To maintain excellent working relationships with other agencies and employers to encourage good multiagency working

Administration

To keep thorough, confidential and up to date learner records for the purpose of effective and efficient auditable working.

To ensure all documentation is completed accurately and to a high standard and in accordance with guidelines set by the DfE and awarding body

To maintain and update all manual and computerised training records, including 1:1 session records

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS- formerly CRB) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. A number of roles, especially those involving children or vulnerable adults, are subject to a criminal record check. All job offers are subject to successful DBS checks, in some cases an overseas police check may also be required.

Commitment to Safeguarding

IPS International (IPS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. This means that all posts within IPS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We therefore have an obligation to carry out robust checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults; applicants are therefore advised that appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all successful applicants; job offers will be made on the basis of satisfactory DBS and other checks, including the receipt of two written references. If you are successful in obtaining an interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process. Applicants should note that it is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. All applicants are required to complete and submit a self-declaration of a criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

IPS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. We are proud to hold the Disability Confident accreditation; this confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

To apply, please

submit your CV and a brief cover letter

to maryholmes@ips-international.com outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person