SEND Support Assistant

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Trainer to work with students with SEND and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities to join us at The Vine. This role is reduced year, 39 weeks and 37 hours per week. The pro rata salary for this role is £25,214 with progression to £26,694 per annum. As a Trainer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education and support that enables learners to develop the skills they need for adulthood. You will plan and deliver engaging, person-centred learning experiences that promote independence, communication, health and wellbeing, community inclusion and employability, while recognising and celebrating every learner's individual achievements. Working collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals, you will create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. The Vine is a specialist provision within Leeds City College, supporting young people aged 16–25 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), autism and a wide range of complex learning, physical, sensory and medical needs. We are looking for a passionate, motivated and creative Trainer to join our dedicated team. What You Will Do Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of learners with complex SEND. Develop personalised learning programmes linked to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Preparation for Adulthood outcomes and assess, monitor and record learner progress using college systems, ensuring evidence is accurate and meaningful. Work closely with Learning Support Assistants to ensure high-quality support is consistently provided and create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes learner wellbeing and independence. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and nursing teams. Support learners to develop communication, functional English and maths, independent living skills and employability skills through meaningful real-life experiences. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion. About You Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification or equivalent. Appropriate level 3 teaching qualification e.g. Level 3 Award in Education and Training, PTTLS (or willingness to work towards). Experience of delivery of training/instructing groups and assessing learning. Experience of working with young people. Ability to create suitable targets for individual learners to support progression. Ability to keep accurate and timely records. Excellent organisational skills, ensuring deadlines are met.