Inclusive Learning Advisor (SEND)

Salary:     £25,412 - £27,747 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:     Full time

Location:        Vacancy 1: Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses

                                  Vacancy 2: Crewe Campus

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Learning and Learner Services team to provide high quality support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and / or inclusion needs, to ensure they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support for a caseload of students with SEND and / or inclusion needs; 

• Undertake pre-entry assessments and regular reviews of students;

• Produce SEND support plans; and

• Lead on EHCP consultations and annual reviews.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent;

• Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths;

• Evidence of ongoing professional development;

• Good working knowledge of students with SEND and / or inclusion needs;

• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures;

• Ability to develop positive working relationships; and

• Experience of working in a learning support capacity.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full-details

Benefits:

• Competitive salary;

• Pension scheme;

• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);

• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;

• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities; 

• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; 

• Free onsite parking.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 4 February 2022. 

Please specify which vacancy you wish to apply for on your application form;  Vacancy 1 - Ellesmere Port & Chester,  Vacancy 2 – Crewe, or both.

The selection process will take place on 8 February 2022 at Ellesmere Port and 10 February 2022 at Crewe, further details will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. 

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy. 

In November 2019 Ofsted rated the College “Good”. Ofsted praised the College for its “highly-effective” education programmes, which meet the specific needs and aspirations of learners. 

Cheshire College is the only Further Education provider in Cheshire to have been selected by the Government to offer T Levels in Construction, Digital, Science and Health, Education and Childcare, from September 2021. The brand-new two-year qualifications have been designed with leading businesses and provide learners with numerous opportunities to find out what a real career is like.

Cheshire College is a key driver in the regeneration of the region, working closely with over 500 partners and within communities, to empower individuals and nurture talent, taking the time to listen, help and care, whilst always acting with honesty, integrity and trust.     

Cheshire College is on a mission to develop digital skills and knowledge across the community with their new five-year project, ‘The Digital Hub’, which is part of a £5m investment made by Cheshire and Warrington LEP. The Digital Hub aims to deliver skills and career pathways in additive manufacturing and Virtual and Augmented Reality, as well as improve Advanced Manufacturing Skills to expand digital infrastructures in existing workforces and facilitate access to technology within community organisations.   

Crewe Campus 

As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts a multi-purpose sports hall, climbing wall and fitness gym where learners keep fit and practice various sports as part of their course.  Our TV and radio studios have all the specialist equipment needed to produce and edit professional quality shows. Travel and Tourism learners get the chance to practise their skills in our mock aircraft cabin. Hospitality learners serve paying customers in our award-winning restaurant, The Academy. Other facilities include, hair, beauty and barbering salons, professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.  Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

Ellesmere Port Campus 

As well as our modern classrooms, we have industry-standard facilities which include impressive tennis courts, fitness gym, 150-seat theatre and engineering and construction workshops. Our Academy West restaurant and training kitchens are fully-fitted with equipment that is used in the industry. Travel and Tourism learners benefit from doing airline safety briefings and serving in a real section of aircraft fuselage. Engineering learners use industry-standard machinery to perform various engineering operations such as welding, fabrication, repair and maintenance.  Our bespoke hair, beauty and barbering salons create an authentic environment where learners gain skills in the various elements of the industry. Our Ellesmere Port Campus is a great place to be and to meet new friends.

Chester Campus

As well as our modern classrooms, we have industry-standard facilities which include impressive art and design workshops, science laboratories and a motor vehicle workshop with four vehicle ramps. 

Our strong links with local employers, such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever, ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals to support their future careers. Media, games art and design learners develop skills in a number of areas and have access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications.