Due to internal progression, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and engaging SEND Study Support Mentor to join our SEND & ALS Department. Reporting directly to the SEND Lead Practitioner, the successful candidate will be instrumental in providing non-teaching support to our learners, giving them the tools to succeed to their fullest potential. In this role, the successful candidate will truly have the opportunity to transform lives.
This is a term-time role therefore the successful candidate would be required to work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
This is a fixed-term role until the end of June 2025
Responsibilities include:
- Providing specialist non-teaching support in-class for high needs ALS learners as identified by the local authority and assessed by the SEND and ALS department.
- Providing specialist non-teaching 1:1 support out-of-class to high needs ALS learners.
- Working with local schools to support the transition of SEND students into college, deputising attending annual reviews where appropriate.
- Supporting the preparing for adulthood agenda by promoting an aspirational culture in terms of life after college, including further learning, vocational training, employment or independent living, in line with desired EHC Plan outcomes;
- Encouraging the development of independence and personal decision making where appropriate;
- Liaising with local employers and organisations to secure suitable placements in conjunction with the curriculum team.
- Carrying out a detailed job analysis of potential placements to ensure suitability for individual students.
- Providing on-the-job support to students in integrated work settings to encourage them to become competent and independent.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
* A qualification at Level 3 (e.g. A Level or NVQ 3)
* GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
* GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
* Substantial experience in supporting students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in post-16 education.
* Experience working with Education Health and Care Plans and other forms of disability related evidence.
* Knowledge of a variety of techniques to support the learning of students and experience of implementing these.
* Awareness of EHC Plans and their use within post-16 education
* Ability to write reports and summarise key information.
* Experience of mentoring/buddying a colleague.
* Knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues is desirable but not essential
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
* Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
* Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
* Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
* Annual salary reviews
* Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
* Free sports and gym facilities
* Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
* Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
* Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
* Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
* Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
* On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
* A host of training development opportunities
* Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
* The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.