SEN Learning Support Worker

Job Description

SEN Learning Support Worker

30 hours per week

£12.35 per hour (£19,266.00 per annum)

Service: Regent College

We are currently recruiting Full Time SEN LearningSupport Workers to join our Team at Regent College.

During the College's school holidays,there is an opportunity to pick up additional hours with our services aroundStoke

A role in SEN is more that “Just ajob”. You are enabling and supporting people to achieve great things. 

Regent College is part of National Care Group. Weprovide specialist education to young people aged 16 to 25. As a smallindependent college, we develop bespoke study programmes that promoteindependence support individual goals. We support young adults with learningdisabilities, autism, challenging behaviours and complex needs. As a SENlearning support worker, you will empower learners to develop vocational,social and independent life skills. At Regent college the majority of learningtakes place in the local community. Learners have the opportunity to volunteeror take part in work placements which allows them to develop important skillsfor the world of work. We are proud of our wonderful learners and amazing teamas we continue to work together to achieve great outcomes.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of youngpeople, this may be the job for you.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leadingproviders of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities,mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, andcomplex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to leadtheir best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potentialand live as independently as possible within their community.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within. 
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture. 
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy. 
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

What qualities do you need to be agreat SEN learning support worker?

• A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues. 
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Level 2 English & Maths is preferred but not required – willingness to progress or work towards Level 2

Don’t meet every single requirement? We inviteyou to apply anyway!

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofvulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected toshare a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concernsrelating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreedprocedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerableadults gives cause for concern, NCG’s agreed protection procedures will befollowed