Salary                        Point 22, £26,208 per annum

Hours                        37 hours per week, all year round

Contract                   Permanent

Location                   Stamford, Lincolnshire

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient worker with the ability to work calmly under pressure. You will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm to improve services for individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and be able to organise and manage your work within set statutory timescales. You will be able to communicate well with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, demonstrate a positive and inclusive manner and keep accurate records.

You will be employed within the Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team in the Student Support Services department structure under the overall management of the Head of SEND and ALS. You will report directly to the SEN Coordinator for professional, personal and organisational direction.

Due to the ongoing emphasis within the SEN reforms and the continued focus on the Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP) we require additional personnel to support the needs assessments, annual reviews, statutory casework, delivering quality on time.

This role oversees a manageable caseload of SEND students, supporting their journey from pre-entry, transition to college, whilst on their study programme and their progression onwards.

Ideally the candidate will have a higher-level qualification in SEND or equivalent or be willing to work towards in the first year. We would also be interested in candidates who have a depth of equivalent experience in SEND as there is support available to undertake appropriate CPD for the right candidate.

You will also have a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.

In addition to working with experienced and supportive colleagues, the Group provides fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications.

IEG benefits

IEG offers many good employment benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus Christmas close down, access to the Local Government Pension scheme, and many on-site benefits and facilities, including a gym, free on-site parking and on-site nursery (Peterborough only). We also offer many training and development opportunities.

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.