SEN Learning Coach (Somer Valley, Radstock) September Start
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Job Location:
Bath and North East Somerset - UK
Yearly Salary:
£ 26262 - 26839
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Somer Valley Radstock as the main base
Term Time Only
Mon-Thu 8:30 - 17:00 and Fri 8:30-16:30 with an hour unpaid lunch.
(Part-Time hours may be available)
Interview date 12th of May
Actual salary for 37 hours per week x 37 weeks per year
22087.86 - 22573.30
Term Time Only
Mon-Thu 8:30 - 17:00 and Fri 8:30-16:30 with an hour unpaid lunch.
(Part-Time hours may be available)
Interview date 12th of May
Actual salary for 37 hours per week x 37 weeks per year
22087.86 - 22573.30
(26262.60 - 26839.80 - Full Time equivalent salary)
Bath College is seeking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Staff to join our inclusive and learner-focused support team.
Bath College is seeking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Staff to join our inclusive and learner-focused support team.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to enabling learners with additional needs to access education successfully develop independence and achieve their personal and academic goals. The role is both rewarding and developmental offering the chance to make a meaningful contribution to learners progress participation and longer-term outcomes within a college environment.
As a member of the Learning Support team you will provide high-quality support based on an empowering and enabling model of practice. You will work alongside learners curriculum staff and wider support teams to remove barriers to learning promote independence and help learners participate fully in college life.
A particular feature of this opportunity is the potential to undertake a nationally recognised Level 5 apprenticeship supporting professional development enhancing future career prospects and helping to create progression opportunities into specialist roles and higher salary levels over time. This role represents not simply employment but the opportunity to build a sustained and rewarding career in learning support and inclusive education.
Why work for Bath College
Bath College is committed to supporting both learners and staff to achieve their potential. We offer:
- the opportunity to undertake a nationally recognised Level 5 apprenticeship
- strong professional development opportunities
- the chance to build a longer-term career in the sector
- a supportive and collaborative working environment
- access to employee wellbeing support
- generous annual leave entitlement
- membership of the relevant pension scheme
- the opportunity to work in a college that is ambitious for its learners and staff
If you are looking for a role in which you can make a genuine difference while developing your own career we would be pleased to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- provide effective support to learners with additional needs in lessons and across the wider college environment
- promote learner independence confidence engagement and achievement
- enable learners to develop strategies and skills that support participation and long-term success
- work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to implement appropriate support approaches
- contribute to a positive inclusive and aspirational learning environment
- support learner wellbeing and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times
- maintain appropriate records and contribute to reviews of learner progress and support arrangements
Please see attached for the full Job Description
Essential Requirements
The ideal candidate will have
- a strong commitment to inclusion participation and learner success
- the ability to build positive and professional relationships with learners and colleagues
- effective communication and teamwork skills
- a professional proactive and solution-focused approach
- high expectations for what learners can achieve
- a willingness to undertake further professional development including the Level 5 apprenticeship opportunity where applicable
Previous experience of supporting young people adults or learners with additional needs would be advantageous although applicants with the right values potential and commitment will also be welcomed.
Please see attached for the full Person Specification
Staff Benefits
- Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- 500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
- Employee Assistance Programme Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to four meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counsellor)
- The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
- Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
