SEN Co-Educator

Job Title: SEN Co-Educator

Location: Colchester
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £85 - £120 per day
Start Date: Immediately

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN Co-Educator to support the teaching and learning process within the classroom, specifically catering to students with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the class teacher or SENCO, ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential in an inclusive setting.

This role is integral in delivering an accessible and engaging curriculum, offering tailored support (including interventions) to individuals and groups of children with additional needs. As an SEN Co-Educator, you will help create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils. You will actively contribute to assessing progress, managing behaviour, and fostering a love of learning while upholding the school’s values and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the teaching and learning process in the classroom, ensuring the needs of students with SEN are met.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other staff to deliver a curriculum that is inclusive and engaging for all learners.
• Provide tailored interventions for individuals and groups of children with SEN to ensure their progress.
• Implement strategies to support students with a range of learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, speech and language challenges, and other additional needs.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages student growth, independence, and development.
• Contribute to assessments and tracking of student progress, adapting support strategies accordingly.
• Assist in managing student behaviour and fostering a respectful and cooperative classroom atmosphere.
• Support students with personal care needs where required.

Liaison with:

Teaching staff, associate staff, Headteacher, SENCO, Senior Leaders, parents/carers, and external support services.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the guidance set out in the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" regulations. Offers of employment may be subject to various checks, including:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Medical check
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching check
• Right to work check
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

Important:
Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to our mission, we invite you to apply! Please apply or send your CV to (url removed)