Job Description

PROJECT PROFILE

CANTO was established in 1992 to provide training and personal development for individuals with Learning Difficulties and/or Behavioural Issues. Over this period of time we have become recognised as a specialist provider, particularly with young people with medium to severe learning difficulties.

Our mission statement is: To work effectively and co-operatively with individuals who live with challenges arising from learning, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, to progress their personal development, abilities, skills and qualifications. Staff are required to be in tune with our mission statement and keep it in focus at all times when undertaking their role.

Sessions are undertaken in functional skills, practical projects, drama, art, music, cooking, animal care, gardening, ICT and other activities aimed at building independence, developing social and personal skills.

Students also undertake work placements both at our work centre and in external companies.

Staff also plan activity days and community placements to further enhance their learning experience and helping them to reach their potential.

Duties include:?

1) Planning and delivering sessions to a variety of students with learning disabilities working at pre-entry to Level 1. ?

Sessions should be varied and meaningful and give students opportunities to build their knowledge and skills. ?

2) Being a keyworker to a small group of students and provide pastoral support. ?

3) Being pro-active in setting targets for them and monitoring their progress. ?

4) Provide feedback for student reviews. ?

5) Transport students as required ?

6) Committing to CPD including internal and external training as required ?

7) Attending weekly team meetings ?

8) Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment at all times. ?

9) Undertaking other duties as requested by the Senior Leadership Team to further enhance the learning experience for those attending the college.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Be able to adopt the CANTO ethos and be committed to work with people with learning difficulties and assisting them in reaching their potential.? Be a team player.? Be able to generate mutual respect between both students and staff. ? Have good understanding of ICT to be able to troubleshoot issues that arise in delivery rooms.? Be able to address low/medium level behaviours and use the appropriate strategies to manage these.? Be able to keep calm in difficult and challenging situations.? Be able to prioritise tasks in order to achieve the best outcome for all.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Candidates would ideally:

Have or be working towards Cert. Ed., PGCE and QTLS or equivalent Have experience of working in a training environment and in particular in the specified areas of delivery. Have experience of working with people with learning disabilities.

PAY AND BENEFITS

The working hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 3.30pm on Fridays, 38 weeks per year (Term time)

Benefits include a private pension scheme, and all relevant mandatory training.

This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.18-22.25 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Northampton NN3 8HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (preferred) Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person