Neurodiversity Education Specialist

4 days ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

The Neurodiversity Tutor will provide support to learners with complex needs who require additional assistance or an advanced program of learning to achieve their full educational potential.

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is a diverse and complex prison population, including women with restricted status, women on remand, and those with chronic mental health conditions.

Sodexo is committed to creating a better everyday for everyone, and this role is an opportunity to be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion.

Main Responsibilities
  • Support the Education Manager, SENCO, and Head of Learning & Skills to improve the quality of provision for prisoners with neurodiverse needs.
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure learners with neurodiverse needs receive support to develop self-confidence, independence, and improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Support the development of neurodiverse provision within the prison.
  • Work with individuals with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, and mental health conditions.
  • Ensure learners with special or additional needs can access education and the whole curriculum.
  • Have a strategic overview of neurodiversity and inclusion throughout the prison, including planning, policy writing, advising, and supporting other staff.
  • Identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment.
  • Initiate and carry out assessments and prepare assessment paperwork.
  • Ensure quality assurance procedures are adhered to and used to achieve high standards.
  • Assist in developing behavior policies and procedures to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Be a visible presence around the department, contributing to a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
  • Work with other teaching staff to ensure activities reflect the needs of prisoners within subject areas.
  • Support and train other teaching staff to provide the best quality support for all prisoners.
Requirements
  • Full teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE.
  • Minimum of two years of qualified teaching experience.
  • Good understanding of the SEND code of practice.
  • Recognised Level 3 qualification or above in an identified subject and professional experience focusing on a particular learning difficulty.
  • Interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders.
  • Ability to communicate effectively through different mediums.
  • Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behavior.
  • Patient, understanding, and empathetic approach.
  • Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic outlook.
Desirable
  • Experience working in a custodial or prison environment.
  • Assessor or Internal Verification qualification.
Package Description

£33, - £38, per annum + London weighting.

Regular Monday – Friday pattern.

Sodexo offers a range of benefits, including Sodexo Discounts, Sodexo Retirement Plan, Access to ongoing training and development programs, and more.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer and committed to changing attitudes towards disability.



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