Learning Coach - Swindon, United Kingdom - Brunel Academies Trust

Brunel Academies Trust

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Swindon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you want a role where no two days are the same and you need to think on your feet and use your initiative?]

Do you want to be challenged to problem solve and get to the heart of our Young People's (YP's) individual needs?
Do you get frustrated at not being able to offer what the YP you work with really need?
Do you want a job where the young person is at the centre of everything you do?
Do you want the flexibility to be creative and think outside of the box?

Links sits within the Brunel Autism Support and Inclusion Services (BASIS) and is a specialist environment offering personalised and bespoke packages to our YP - including horse riding, cooking and farm trips to name a few.

It is an exciting time for Links, as we are increasing the number of YP that we are able to support.

Due to this expansion, we are looking to employ additional Links Learning Coaches to support our Bespoke SEND Learners. This will include specialist support of YP ages 11-17 years SEND/ASC/SCID/ADHD in small groups or as individuals.

We would like to hear from you if:

You have experience working with YP
You are enthusiastic about working with small groups or individuals with complex needs
You wish to have an impact on the lives of our YP by supporting the delivery of a bespoke package
You enjoy working with a YP focussed team
You have an exceptional ability to build rapport on a one to one basis
You have a positive, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to your career

Your Role

Use SEND/ASC specific specialist skills to facilitate access to the curriculum and maximise the independence of the student
Support YP to achieve their aims and aspirations in the wider learning experiences
Establish a good relationship with YP by using language and other communication skills that YP can understand and relate to
Encourage and enable YP to make informed choices in their lives and assist them in working through the consequences and taking responsibility for their behaviour
Support the wellbeing of YP in their emotional and social, personal development
Meet the needs of YP by contributing to, and then following support plans and risk assessments
Promote the inclusion and participation of all YP, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop
To keep records, contribute to reports and carry out assessments using a variety of media and evaluation strategies.

Your Experience
Our attached job description and person specification contain the full areas of skills and experience, but it is really important to us that you feel comfortable and confident in your role, so although you may not have everything desirable, there are some essential features our appointee will need to have and these include:

Experience of working with YP, ideally with SEND and/or Autism and Social Communication & Interaction Difficulties
Experience of supporting the emotional regulation and social interaction of YP
Have some knowledge of the autistic profile of need
An effective English communicator both written and verbal
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Have up to date IT skills

Salary:
£ £16.48

Interview Date: 28 March 2024

Benefits
Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and out.

Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days or exciting and easy to use discounts to enjoy with friends and family, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all staff including:

Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
Brunel Perks exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
Carefirst impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen's advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
Excellent pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Annual pay progression opportunities

Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent; and the positive impact your role will have on supporting and developing our children and young people's futures.

Your role matters.

Potential talent for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit BASIS to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team really are.

Please call Mark Wiseman (Deputy Head of Service) on to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the commun