Vocational Learning/Pastoral Coach

Job Title: Vocational Learning/Pastoral Coach

Salary: £19,466 - £20,875 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time only, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 / Friday: 08:30 - 16:30

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Job Description:

To be the Vocational Learning/Pastoral Coach in Adult and Community Learning, to
support the teacher with planning and preparing for lessons to assist individuals or a
group of learners during their attendance at college.

We are currently looking for a Vocational Learning/Pastoral Coach to support learners in
16-18 NEET provision within the Adult and Community Learning department. They will
support those learners with any additional learning needs aswell as pastoral support for
learners with behavioural, or social and emotional needs. The successful candidate
must demonstrate and evidence Vocational experience in the relevant subject area.

Responsibilities:

• To be the Specialist Additional Learning Support advisor within the ACL department.
• To work closely with the Curriculum area and have an input into planning and preparing for lessons.
• To ensure learning support is provided in all classes within the Curriculum area as managed by the Vocational Instructor including assisting with the modification and preparation of learning materials. (Maximum of 30 hours per week on timetable).
• To prioritise the High Needs of adult learners when required.
• To attend regular Additional Learning Support Good Practice Forums, Vocational Learning Coach, and 'At Risk’ meetings, regularly reporting Curriculum developments to the Deputy Manager (ALS).
• To link with the Vocational Student Engagement Officer to ensure that the attention, Retention and Achievement of the students with Additional Support Needs are monitored especially the High Needs/ SEN students.
• To work closely with the Deputy SEN Manager in the transition of students into College including supporting with taster sessions, student interviews and parents evenings.
• The role of the Vocational Learning Coach will also be to assist an individual or a group of learners during their attendance at College. This will include, but not be limited to, the following duties:
  -To liaise with teaching staff to ensure the best possible service is provided to the student(s) and that practices implemented are in line with college policies and procedures.
  -To encourage the student(s) to develop independent learning and study skills
• To participate in the implementation of the Quality Procedures in relation to Additional Learning Support.
• Where appropriate (including in exams) assist the student with note taking, reading, writing and acting as a prompt.
• To attend ALS team meetings and multi-agency meetings when required.
• To show an active commitment to the College's Equality & Diversity Policy, Quality Frameworks and Health & Safety Procedures.
• To actively participate in Continuous Professional Development including the introduction of new technologies to allow you to contribute effectively to the success of the College.
• To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience.
• The College may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time in order to respond to the changing requirements of the College.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the chosen Vocational Curriculum but also be flexible to work across a range of special educational needs courses and /or a variety of vocational settings including the following:
  - Construction
  - Business and Education
  - Engineering
  - Service Industries & Retail Skills
  - Health and Care
  - Child Care
  - Visual & Performing Arts
  - Computing

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:
• An appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent, in supporting students with
learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale
• Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Youth Work or Safeguarding qualification (Desirable)
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Risk Assessment Qualification - Desirable.
• First Aid Qualification - Desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of the process of assessment of risk.
• Ability to work as part of a team and Independently.
• Can demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students at all levels

Experience

• Knowledge of/experience in working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Demonstrate and evidence Vocational experience in relevant subject area.

Please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group for more information.