SEND Teachers - Full Time and Part Time

Job Description

Job role: Activate Learning are now looking for enthusiastic and inspiring SEND/LLDD teachers to join our Lifeskills team at Reading College.The Lifeskills team works to support learners who face substantial barriers to education, including learners withspecial educational needs. This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning.The post holder will teach from PreEntry- Level 1 to full-time groups via face-to-face teaching delivery, 1:1 intervention, small groups and remote delivery. We currently have full-time and part-time opportunities available on a permanent basis.When submitting your application for this post, pleaseensure that your CV highlights your relevant skills and experience and in the cover letter/personal statement section of the application form please state why you would be suitable for the role and your preference for a full-time or part-time position. Pleasealso list in this section any other details of your availability such as only being available on certain days of the week or shift patterns which may affect your ability to be available.What do you need to be successful in this roleSuccessful candidates willhave an appropriate professional qualification or experience. Whilst we would prefer applications from qualified teachers who hold a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, we would consider applications from unqualified applicants, with the ability toinspire our learners and a willingness to complete a teaching qualification. Unqualified candidates would start at a lower salary point and this could be discussed at interview, if successfully shortlisted.Successful candidates will be able to demonstrateresilience and empathy to support students to succeed and encourage them to reach their potential. In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have an open mindset and attitudetowards technology and virtual learning tools. Along with current Maths and English skills, you will also demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners. What are the benefits of thisroleThis is challenging and rewarding position and the successful applicant will be making a difference to our students lives whilst working in an extremely supportive team. Activate Learning is proud of the outstanding and award-winning Supported FoundationProgrammes which offer students the opportunity to develop in the exciting setting of a mainstream further education college. We have recently been recognised for the work we do to inspire special needs students into employment with a coveted education award.The Association of Colleges Beacon Awards Support for Students prize 2019 recognises our innovative partnership programme for young people with special education needs and disabilities.You will be joining one of the largest Education Providers and willbe provided with peer-to-peer learning, a formal development plan and support at every step of the way to set you up for success. We offer a buddy system, digital induction modules and a close-knit community of experts and managers across the Group to supportthe sharing of best practice and encourage individual growth. We also have extensive technology in place to develop digital capability.What are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group At Activate Learning we are pioneering education with an unwaveringfocus on providing talent for business and transforming lives through our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Our student experience is the result of our attention to detail in recruiting, developing and retaining the right staff who match and promote the valuesand behaviours of our brand.We reward our employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to training and development, travel subsidies - bus and train, cycle scheme, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options forall sites, discounted membership to the Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volumeof applications we receive.We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permitsand work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race,religion or ethnicity.Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contactthe talent team directly.If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contactthe agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.