SEN Learning Mentor

21st April start
Part Time
Posted 2 days ago
Expiring 25th July
Cornwall
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SEN Learning Mentor - Blackwater Zen Educate is keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will be patient, supportive, and enthusiastic, and able to use your creativity and initiative to provide accessible education content tailored to students and work experience. The ideal applicant will have the necessary skills to support developing independence, accessing the students' local community, and supporting with PBS practice, as well as an understanding of complex behavioural needs and experience with individuals with complex learning disabilities. Experience using makaton as a form of communication would be beneficial. You will also need to have the flexibility to travel across the community with students. With this in mind it is essential you have access to a vehicle and are prepared to transport a student to community activities. Mileage will be paid. This is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to progress their skills and experience in teaching and learning. Experience of working with young people with challenging behaviors would be an advantage. What to Expect: You will be working as part of a national team to support students between the ages of 16 and 25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in a variety of community settings. You will need to have the flexibility to travel across the community with students to places such as learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, and leisure facilities. You will assess student progress and outcomes, and help to provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum. Training in epilepsy, administering medication and personal care is preferred but can be provided for the right candidates.
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    SEN School school in CornwallFull Time
    10 Mar - Jul 25
    As we are expanding our school, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a new SEN Teacher to join our post-14 team and to support and develop the school in line with its shared values and improvement priorities. Doubletrees School provides a creative and ambitious centre of learning for 105 pupils with a range of complex learning, medical and communication needs aged from 2-19 years. The school is a member of the Special Partnership Trust, an ambitious and inspiring collaboration of specialist provision in Cornwall, with a focus on excellence in learning for everyone. We are looking for a skilled teacher; ideally experienced in SEN however we will also consider applications from teachers earlier in their career. The role requires a love of teaching and a passion to learn; you will also require drive, enthusiasm, and resilience to join our successful and supportive teaching team. This is a real opportunity for a talented teacher, to develop their teaching and leadership potential within the unique setting of a special multi-academy trust. Please state your curriculum leadership strengths and experience in your application. Please also state your SEN experience. We are looking appoint an individual with a positive outlook, a proactive attitude and a track record of high-quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering excellent personalised learning opportunities, to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, all of whom will have Education Health and Care Plans. This role will initially be based in a post-14 classroom. Experience of delivering functional skills, promoting independence and incorporating community-based learning experiences is advantageous; applicants transitioning from mainstream are most welcome. Candidates will be required to demonstrate experience of SEN teaching and working with pupils with ASD, SLD, SEMH and/ or communication needs and evidence the ability to work effectively within a multi-agency team to improve outcomes for pupils or have a strong passion and desire to learn in this area. The role is for a SEN teacher, who may be asked to teach within any of our age ranges, however in the first instance, we are preferably looking for teachers with the following experience: - A knowledge of Autism and complex needs - Demonstratable skills in differentiating the curriculum delivery for pupils - A knowledge and understanding of functional skills and promoting independence Doubletrees School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Following updated guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; Doubletrees School will undertake an online check of all shortlisted candidates. We will offer you a detailed induction and ongoing, high quality professional development opportunities to fully develop in your role. You will have the opportunity to work across our setting to further enhance your career progression. A commitment to continuing your learning journey is necessary. If you have the commitment, energy, initiative and drive to help us meet our core values, then we welcome your application. Informal visits are encouraged by appointment only. **About the role:** - Full-time SEN Teacher position - Planning and delivering personalised learning opportunities - Working with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs - Supporting pupils aged 2-19 years - Member of the Special Partnership Trust **Requirements:** - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Experience in SEN is desirable - Passion for teaching and learning - Proactive attitude and positive outlook - Strong track record of high-quality teaching **Benefits of Zen Educate:** **Work-life balance:** Zen Educate can help you find a role that suits your availability and lifestyle, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. **Better pay:** We work to ensure that our teachers and teaching assistants receive competitive rates of pay for their hard work. **On hands support:** Zen Educate offers hands-on support to help teaching staff find the right role, providing guidance and assistance throughout the process.
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