SEND Emotional Support Facilitator

2 months ago


Ramsbottom, United Kingdom The Bedford College Group Full time

Role: SEND Emotional Support Facilitator

Location: Shuttleworth College - Biggleswade

Salary/Benefits: Salary from £24,000 (pro rata) DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Working Pattern: 37hrs/40 Weeks.

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a SEND Emotional Support Facilitator to join The Bedford College Group at Shuttleworth College.

As a Support Facilitator you play an important role in the success of our students through:

Identifying and providing specialised individual support to students accessing the Haven. Undertaking directed interventions with identified students in line with their individual needs, such as mentoring, emotional support and guidance. Liaising with the team and curriculum areas to support the safety, well-being and achievement of students accessing the Haven.

About you:

A Levels or equivalent qualification in relevant subject English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2014 Experience of working with a range of young people with SEND within a supporting capacity Experience of working in a further education or related setting Experience of working as a member of a team Experience of using Microsoft Office applications Experience of using IT systems Ability to work effectively with students on a one-to-one Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone and in writing with students, staff, parents and external agencies Excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise own workload Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other. Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.



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