About The Role
*Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year during term time with a pro rata salary of £22,067 per annum
In addition to the salary above, you will receive a holiday payment for 5.9 weeks of £3,309 to be paid equally over 12 months**
As an Inclusive Learning Team Leader, you will manage a team of Learning Support Practitioners (LSPs) to provide innovative holistic support and safeguarding for all students. In your role you will also be responsible for overseeing the management and co-ordination of in class and out of class support across all vocational areas and to work with schools to ensure that students have a smooth transition experience.
As a Team Leader you will need to oversee the health requirements of students with profound medical and physical needs in the department, meeting with schools, liaising with relevant professionals, ensuring the appropriate therapeutic support is in place and overseeing health care plans.
The role requires knowledge of Safeguarding as well as developing risk assessments and behaviour support plans for complex and vulnerable students.
The post holder will be working alongside the students, families, and professionals to ensure all aspects are addressed.They will be assessing the potential needs of applicants including undertaking the annual reviews for the students EHCPs. Consequently, a working knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans (ECHPs) is also a necessity.
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
1. Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
2. Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
3. Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
4. Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
5. Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
6. Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
7. My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
8. Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative member to our team to support the needs of young people with special educational needs. You will have experience of working in the Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Care sector as well as leading a team.
You will also have experience with supporting young people with challenging behaviour and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, recognising proactive strategies to help our students self-manage behaviours where possible and potentially prevent negative incidents from occurring.
You will have experience using a wide range of communication methods/aids to support learning and develop independence, for example Makaton, visual aids, and symbol support.
It is vital that you understand the importance of recording and updating information using the correct protocols and communicating any necessary information to the appropriate people. You will also ensure the dignity of the student is always maintained whilst adhering to data protection legislation.
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If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk