Learning Facilitator - Specialist SEN Provision

Description

Learning Facilitator - Specialist SEN Provision

Bristol

Long-term & flexible opportunities

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist SEN provision in Bristol to recruit Learning Facilitators to support pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly supportive, therapeutic environment, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs and helping them to access education in a meaningful and personalised way.

The Role

As a Learning Facilitator, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to deliver tailored support that meets each pupil's individual needs.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting learning activities across a range of subjects

Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils

Managing behaviour using a calm, consistent, and trauma-informed approach

Supporting emotional regulation and social development

Adapting tasks to suit different learning styles and abilities

Assisting with personal care where required

About the Pupils

The provision supports children and young people from primary through to secondary age, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Pupils may present with:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

ADHD

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Moderate learning difficulties

Trauma backgrounds, which may impact behaviour and engagementSome pupils may display behaviours that challenge, including:

Disengagement and emotional dysregulation

Difficulty with transitions or changes to routine

Sensory sensitivities

Verbal or, at times, physical behaviours when overwhelmedA calm, patient, and resilient approach is essential!

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based or alternative settings)

A strong understanding of behaviour management and/or a trauma-informed approach

Confident supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils

Resilient, empathetic and adaptable

Team Teach training is desirable but not essentialWhy Work With Tradewind

When you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about you and your career. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and meaningful placements where staff feel valued and supported. xjnqpsq

Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice

Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College

Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you

Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities EmployerIf you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more.

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