Technician Facilitator (SEND)

Job Title: Technician Facilitator (SEND)

Location: Openshaw, Manchester

Salary: £19,820 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours a week)

Contract Term: Term Time only, 43 weeks a year

In this incredibly rewarding role, you will be responsible for facilitating small groups of our SEND learners and their access to the vocational learning environments, for the purposes of work based learning. 

You will plan and prepare activities which will support our learners, whilst creating a safe and stimulating learning environment.  You will always place the learners at the centre of practice and valuing the contribution that each learner can make.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that the vocational environments are inclusive and meet the varying needs of learners with MLD and Autism

• Work in collaboration with Occupational Therapy and Assistive technology to meet the needs of the learner cohort

• You will also be a reflective practitioner and adapt to daily challenges

• Demonstrate the values and behaviors that are consistent with a positive disposition and emphatic understanding of each learner; so as to develop positive working relationships

• Attend meetings, staff development and other key events as required. Some may include evening and other out of hours working.

• You will pro-actively promote equality and diversity, and health and safety practices across College.

It is essential that you hold qualifications in either:

• Level 3/4 qualification in a related Vocational area

• Level 3 award in Education and Learning

• Level 2 or higher English and Maths

Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Bridge College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning and has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.

We have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution

• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more

• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support

• Support from mental health first aiders

• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support. You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

How to apply

For more information about working at our college and for an application pack, please contact Tracy Harrison at Vision for Education on 0191 267 6555 or email tracy.harrison@visionforeducation.co.uk

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 11th November 2020 at 3pm.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers.

All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.