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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Supported Learning Department as a SEND Support Practitioner on a permanent, full-time basis, based at our at our Harpurhey Campus (35 hours per week, term time only).

The college aims to provide quality innovative, holistic support for learners with a Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEN/D) which promotes independence, achievement and progression.

Dependent on your specialism you will be required to work with High Needs learners, as directed by the ALS Manager or to work autonomously, to develop a caseload of individual learners requiring SpLD support.

Ensuring that they receive high quality, efficient support and positive learning experiences, the role of the Support Practitioner is to progress learning and the holistic wellbeing of individual or small groups of learners via in-class and out of class support as appropriate, ensuring they receive high quality, efficient support and positive learning experiences. Carry out support interviews, formulating personal learning plans and assessing progress against learning and support targets to ensure learners are achieving in line with their peers. Support Practitioners will actively contribute to learner reviews on the effectiveness of support in the learning environment. Support could be provided for all of the College's divisions including 16-19, Adults, H.E. and Apprentices.

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city, each with its own specialist cutting edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest FE College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

In order to do this, you will need:

Minimum Level 2 Learning Support qualification, or willingness to achieve within an agreed periodor

Minimum of a Level 2 Specialist support qualification. (or willingness to achieve within an agreed period)
Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
Willingness to work towards a secondary specialist support area at minimum Level 2
Communication Support Practitioners require a minimum level 3 British Sign Language qualification
Dyslexia Support Practitioners require a minimum level 3 supporting Learners with Dyslexia qualificationIn return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

35 days paid annual leave plus 5 paid bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year).
3 well-being days.
Free Breakfast.
Significant pension contribution.
Retail discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Cycle to work scheme.
Simply Health scheme care vouchers.Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 10/01/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response