Note: Applicants will be considered as applications are received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
- 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 well-being 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: £14.47 - £16.48
Interview Date: 22 April 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 on-site 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 07918-497095 to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation.
To learn more about our Trust and our mission, please do visit our website at www. brunel.org.uk or for more information on this exciting opportunity please write to resourcing @brunel.org.uk
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
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 communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.