SEND Mentor

Please note due to the holiday period Kirklees College is shut between 12pm 16th December 2022 and 3rd January 2023. Any queries sent through to hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk in the interim will be responded to in the new year and we thank you for your patience.

Please note this advert is open until all vacancies are filled - to avoid disappointment please apply immediately as the advert will close at any time.

Are you already working in education and looking for a new challenge? Or employed in industry and looking to work more closely with your community?

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of SEND Mentor you’ll predominantly be based at our sites across Huddersfield and Dewsbury and your focus will be on providing high quality support to students identified as experiencing barriers to learning e.g. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia. The successful applicant will provide assessments and deliver workshops to small groups of students with some 1-1 support as identified. This level of support is to enhance the weekly teaching and assist the students to utilise strategies to gain success. The role will also provide CPD to staff within college related to their role.

Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification (or be able to prove expertise in the area) and demonstrable experience of working with young people in a similar role. It’s important that you’re able to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

It’s important that you’re able to demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Hours: 37 hours, 36 weeks TTO

When applying please ensure your CV and supporting statements are anonymised besides your full name.

Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.