Learning Co-ordinator (PMLD and Engagement lead)

Learning Co-ordinator (PMLD and Engagement lead) 

Full-time, 08:30-16:30 - Monday to Friday 

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Are you passionate about making a difference and promoting outstanding education for young people (aged 19 -25) with special educational needs?  

Do you want to feel valued as a member of our team and have your views and opinions effect positive change and growth?

Does the prospect of working for an ambitious and growing organisation and helping to shape our next stage of expansion motivate you?

If you are answering ‘yes’ to any of the above-mentioned questions, then this would be the ideal role for you!

All of the students that attend this day centre have Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs and Communication Barriers like Visual, Hearing or Sensory Impairments. The staff that work with these young people need to be fully committed and genuinely passionate about making a real difference to the lives of the students. If you feel that you meet this criteria, then please do get in touch! 

Pay                                                                                                                                                                                 You will be paid on salary at £25,000 to £27,500 per annum. This is a permanent position and is for immediate start but could be flexible depending on your availability.  

The Role

As a PMLD Learning Co-ordinator, it will be your job to support with the day to day running of the day centre including leading a team of Youth Workers, planning activities and props for the students to complete throughout the day and to develop the centre into a fun and multi-sensory environment that allows each learner to explore their environment in a way that is appropriate to their personalised learning plan.  

The responsibilities of a PMLD Learning Co-ordinator at the Day Centre are to take a lead on delivery of a multi-sensory curriculum to engage and enthuse all learners and to lead on a fun and engaging Physical Education programme for students to take part in. You will also be required to assess and monitor progress for a group of clients with profound and multiple learning difficulties and to use ICT effectively and make good use of assessment tools to support learning.

The Setting

The environment in which you will be working will be in a Day Centre which caters for students between 19 and 25 with a wide range of needs from moderate to severe learning difficulties and Complex Needs. The Day Centre is committed to providing a holistic, person-centred service that prioritises the wellbeing and personal progress of every student.

The goal of the centre is to maximise individual outcomes and wellbeing through offering a range of in-house and community-based activities tailored to enable students to achieve their personal goals. There is a strong focus throughout the service to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing as well as supporting families and carers and preparing students to move into adulthood with friends, relationships and community involvement. 

Requirements 

To be considered for the PMLD Learning Co-ordinator position, you will: 

• Be available Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16.30.

• Be happy to support pupils with personal care (if required).

• Be passionate about and have experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs and Communication Barriers.

• Can use ICT effectively to support learning.

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths

• Level 3 qualification in relevant area or subject.

• Good understanding of lifelong cognitive and communication development and learning processes.

• Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global. 

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as safeguarding training.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

How to apply 

If you are an experienced or aspiring PMLD Learning Co-ordinator who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND Team and ask for Casey on 0113 5186321

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