Specialist SEND Support Practitioner

Job title: Specialist SEND Support Practitioner 

Job reference: REQ010690 

Date posted: 21/10/2024 

Application closing date: 04/11/2024 

Location: Manchester 

Salary: £23,340 - £30,500 

Package: Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme 

Contractual hours: 35 

Basis: Full time 

Job category/type: Student Support

The Manchester College has many campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners. 

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus to join our Supported Learning Department as a Specialist SEND Support Practitioner on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis.

The Supported Learning Department continues to experience significant growth being the number one choice for the majority of High Needs and students with SEND across Greater Manchester.

As directed by the Head of Additional Learning Support the SSSP will meet with students and SSPs and assist in the coordination of the support needs of individual learners, ensuring that they receive high quality, efficient value for money support, which promotes independence and the achievement of both vocational and Preparation for Adulthood Outcomes.

In order to do this, you will need:

• Minimum Level 3 Learning Support qualification or willingness to achieve within an agreed period or Minimum of a Level 3 Specialist support qualification in two specialist support areas (or willingness to achieve within an agreed period)
• Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Willingness to work towards a secondary specialist support area at minimum Level 3
• Experience in a vocational field beyond education/industrial/service sector experience
• Experience and knowledge, empathy and understanding of the specific issues relating to the education of young people and adults who have sensory, physical impairments or other specific learning difficulties gained within an educational or care sector setting
• Experienced and competent in the use of as Microsoft Office Suite and its accessibility features
• Significant experience of working with students with EHCPs in a further education setting is essential

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days.
• Free Breakfast.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers.

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 04/11/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!