About the Role
Pudsey Sixth Form College are recruiting for a High Needs Engagement Coach to join our SEND and High Needs Department. A number of our learners currently have a high level of need and we are looking for the right person to provide additional support in order that these students are able to thrive, be successful, and achieve their full potential whilst they are with us.
We are a motivated team committed to providing our students with a great experience, high quality teaching, and excellent wrap around support. Contact us to find out more about his exciting new opportunity.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with both the High Needs and Curriculum teams at Pudsey Sixth Form to provide specific PSHE & academic support to our High Needs learners alongside the delivery of the PSHE curriculum to the wider cohort of students.
- Work closely with our high needs learners who face a number of barriers to learning every day, these can include social, emotional, mental health and challenging behaviour. This work may be in class, within small groups or on a one to one basis.
- You will provide direct academic support using online support technology and educational platforms.
- The role will include communicating with parents, external agencies and curriculum staff to provide a holistic approach to support and will require accurate monitoring and tracking with regular updates to senior staff.
About You
- Experience of working with young people with social, emotional needs and challenging behaviour.
- Experience of working in a team in an education setting.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, using own initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including students, college staff, parents and employers
- Ability to identify and report on barriers to learning and liaise with colleagues to support strategies for improvement.
- Ability to innovate and enthuse learners to succeed in learning.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
At Pudsey Sixth Form College we raise student aspirations and build their confidence so they can go beyond the expected. We do this through our shared passion for teaching, learning and broadening horizons.
By joining Pudsey Sixth Form College you join a brand new campus and community dedicated to improving and inspiring the lives of young people through education. We empower students to strive for excellence so whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day.
Choosing to work for Pudsey Sixth Form College means that you will be part of creating something new and be able to leave your own mark all whilst delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We have a sense of belonging and are proud of our local community, so if this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we look forward to welcoming you to Pudsey Sixth Form College.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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