SEND Emotional Support Facilitator

Location: Outskirts of Biggleswade (Transport required)

Pay rate: £15 per hour, paid weekly

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am-4.30am and Friday 8.30am-4pm with half an hour break

Full-time, Temporary Ongoing

Our well-known client based in on the outskirts of Biggleswade are seeking a SEND Emotional Support Facilitator to ensure the delivery of high-quality out of class support for students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. This role is on an ongoing temporary basis for a minimum of 2 months.

Duties:

• To be the first point of contact for students with SEND needs.
• To proactively support students with SEND outside of the class in line with their identified needs.
• To develop a range of lunch time activities to engage students to promote social engagement.
• To promote and lead on social events to encourage positive interaction and engagement of students.
• To liaise with curriculum areas on an ongoing basis to support the safety, well-being and achievement of students.
• To ensure that displays and resources are kept up to date and welcoming.
• To maintain additional learning support records.

The person:

• Current Enhanced DBS for both adults and children

• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2014
• Experience of working with a range of young people with SEND within a supporting capacity
• Experience of working in an educational setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity issues in education
• Ability to work effectively with teaching and support staff across college to identify and meet the learning and welfare needs of students, including making appropriate referrals
• Ability to work effectively with students on a one-to-one basis

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.