SEND Post 16 Social Education Coordinator 

Do you have a real desire to support individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a pastoral and learning environment? If you have an empathetic nature, nurturing personality and a desire to work with children and young people with learning difficulties, then we are looking for you to join our Social Education team.  Previous experience of working with individuals who have Autism would be beneficial to your application along with a positive, calm, resilient and adaptable personality. 

Breckenbrough is a residential Special School which specialises in helping boys reach their academic and social and emotional potential. The school provides both day places and weekly boarding over 38 weeks. 

This is a full-time role. Hours of work are 40 hours a week; working Monday to Friday – 8.30 – 17.00. Your starting salary will be Point 27 – Point 30 as of 1 April 2020 – £31,346 – £33,782 per annum. This will be reviewed annually, and your salary will be paid monthly, directly into your Bank account. 

 Your days will vary depending on who you are supporting, but will always require: 

• Providing our students with truly person-centred support in doing the things they love to do, and in making choices and decisions 
• Supporting students in getting their voice heard 
• Enabling them to learn, grow and develop to their full potential 
• Compassion, care and respect 
• Treating everyone as an equal 

• Supporting the other people in your team in achieving the team’s objectives 
• Being resilient when things get difficult, knowing that with your support amazing results are possible 

Benefits offered to the staff team are: 

• Full in-house training scheme which provides statutory training in fire, first aid, and safeguarding, physical intervention along with pertinent topics to assist with student engagement, intervention and SEN focuses. 

• Childcare Voucher, Ride to work cycle scheme 
• Complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day 
• Complimentary meal during each shift worked  
• Free staff parking 

Job Requirements 

• Strong communication skills, a positive and caring attitude, and a willingness to work as part of a small, committed team. 
• Previous experience as a support worker / care worker, in a similar setting is preferred but not essential 
• Previous experience of line managing others, as you will line manage the work of designated post 16 social educators, including those who work off site. 
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in health and social care or equivalent preferred but training can be given 

Breckenbrough is a Quaker managed residential Special School specialising in helping boys reach their academic, social and emotional outcomes.  Breckenbrough are dedicated to safeguarding and require all our staff to hold and Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Portable DBS is preferable. A 12-month probationary period will apply. 

Closing date for completed applications: 4pm, Wednesday 8th December 2021  

Interview date: Tuesday 14th December 2021

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