Sen and Wellbeing Coordinator

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Individuals with Special

Educational Needs

Are you passionate about empowering and supporting the well-being of young minds with

Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in creating positive and impactful

experiences for youth facing diverse challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for

you to join our team as a Seasonal SEN and Wellbeing Coordinator

Position: Seasonal SEN and Wellbeing Coordinator

**Salary**: £13.50 per hour (including holiday pay)

duration of their chosen waves.

About Personal Best Education:
Personal Best Education is a dynamic organisation committed to empowering young people,

including those with SEN, through the National Citizen Service (NCS) program. We have

been providing expert educational, sports, and leisure services to the public since 2012, with

a primary focus on educating and upskilling the next generation while improving physical and

mental well-being.

Position Overview:
As an SEN and Wellbeing Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in transforming the lives of

young individuals with SEN through our programs. Your mission is to be a positive influence,

a mentor, and a guide during a transformative period in their lives. You will inspire and

support young participants with SEN throughout the NCS program, ensuring their well-being,

and collaborating with a dynamic team to achieve program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Specialised Wellbeing Support: Provide personalised supervision, mentorship, and

unwavering support tailored to the unique needs of participants with SEN.
- Inclusive Role Modelling: Be an inclusive inspiration and positive role model for

participants with SEN, offering motivation and unwavering support.
- Adapted Engaging Sessions: Lead sessions designed not only to educate but also

to empower, considering the specific needs of participants with SEN.
- Focus on SEN Well-being: Collaborate with other staff members and Safeguarding

Leads to ensure the well-being of participants with SEN is a top priority throughout

the programs.
- Managing and Mentoring SEN 1-1 Support Staff: Take charge of overseeing and

mentoring 1-1 Support staff for participants with SEN.
- Breaks and Timings: Be responsible for coordinating breaks and managing timings

for the SEN 1-1 Support staff.
- Effective Communication: Seamlessly communicate with senior staff, colleagues,

and venue staff to ensure the seamless operation of the programs.
- Team Collaboration: Work cohesively with the team to achieve the program's aims,

objectives, and outcomes, emphasising inclusive practices.
- Administrative Excellence: Handle key administrative tasks, including registers and

incident reporting, with precision and efficiency.
- Safeguarding: Follow safeguarding procedures meticulously, addressing concerns

promptly in accordance with Personal Best Education policies.
- Guided Reflection: Lead daily guided-reflection sessions, utilising your training to

create meaningful moments for participants with SEN.
- Activity Engagement: Support participants with SEN in fully engaging with the

activities on offer, demonstrating and encouraging active participation.

**Benefits**:

- Gain a transferable Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
- Competitive salary.
- Covered cost of DBS check.
- Opportunities to inspire and positively impact children and young people with SEN.
- Be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference within the local

community and beyond.

Skills and Experience:

- Experience working with children, young people, or individuals with SEN.
- Excellent verbal communication and collaborative teamwork skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership skills, including managing challenging behaviour.
- Motivational and encouraging approach to overcoming barriers.
- Understanding of working with diverse community groups.
- Experience in safeguarding and providing pastoral support.

Attributes and Knowledge:

- Passion for working with children and young people with SEN to support their

personal development.
- Strong leadership qualities with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Resilient and able to work under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Personal Best Education and National Citizen Service (NCS).
- (Desirable) First Aid Qualification.
- (Desirable) Qualification in/working towards teaching, coaching, early years,

playwork, youth work, or a related field.

Objective Decision-Making Statement:
At Personal Best Education, we value diversity and inclusion. As an SEN and Wellbeing

Coordinator, it's essential to approach your role with objectivity and fairness. While sharing

your experiences and opinions can be impactful, we emphasise the importance of remaining

unbiased in decision-making, ensuring a nurturing and inc