SEN Trainer

Project Profile

CANTO was established in 1992 to provide training and personal development for individuals with Learning Difficulties and/or Behavioural Issues. Over this period of time we have become recognised as a specialist provider, particularly with young people with medium to severe learning difficulties. Our mission statement is: To work effectively and co-operatively with individuals who live with challenges arising from learning, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, to progress their personal development, abilities, skills and qualifications. Staff are required to be in tune with our mission statement and keep it in focus at all times when undertaking their role. Sessions are undertaken in functional skills, practical projects, drama, art, music, cooking, animal care, gardening, ICT and other activities aimed at building independence, developing social and personal skills. Students also undertake work placements both in our college and in external companies. Staff also plan activity days and community placements to further enhance their learning experience and helping them to reach their potential.

Duties Include

• Plan and deliver sessions to a variety of students on the adult social care provision.

• Sessions should be varied and meaningful and give students opportunities to build their knowledge and skills. ​

You will also be required to: ​

• Be a keyworker to a small group of students and provide pastoral support. ​

• To be pro-active in setting targets for them and monitoring their progress. ​

• To provide feedback for student reviews. ​

• Transport students as required.

• To commit to CPD including internal and external training as required.

• To attend weekly team meetings.

• To maintain a clean and welcoming environment at all times. ​

• To undertake other duties as requested by the Senior Leadership Team to further enhance the learning experience for those attending the college.​

Essential Criteria

Candidates should be:

• Able to adopt the CANTO ethos and be committed to work with people with learning difficulties and assisting them in reaching their potential.

• Be able to show initiative

• Able to proactively promote the ethos through maintaining a positive learning environment.

• A team player

• Flexible in their approach to fit in with constantly changing timetables.

• Able to generate mutual respect between both students and staff

• Hold a GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English

• A good standard of ICT skills.

• A full driving licence

Desirable Criteria

Candidates would ideally:

• Relevant training or qualifications at Level 2 or above.

• Have experience of working in a training environment and in particular in the specified areas of delivery.

• Have experience of working with people with learning disabilities.

Hours

This role is full time: Monday - Thursday 8.30-16.30, Friday 8.30-15.30

52 weeks per year

Salary Details

The hourly salary is between £13.72 and £14.27 dependent upon qualifications and experience. With four weeks annual leave per year in addition to 5 days at Christmas and New Year pro rata and bank holidays.

Staff are also enrolled in a workplace pension as well as an Employer Assistance Programme. This year staff are also benefitting from a paid day off to undertake a well-being day. Staff well-being is extremely important to us and we offer regular activities to support staff.

This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check and references.

Benefits

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Sick pay