Multi Sensory Intervenor

• Multi-Sensory Intervenor
• 1 to 1 / Makaton support
• Post-16 college setting
• Temp to Perm contract
• £140 - £190 per day

A Post-16 College in Camden with a large provision for students with MLD, SLD, Autism and behavioural needs are looking for a Multi-Sensory Intervenor to join their team to support a student on a 1 to 1 basis.

The Role

In this Multi-Sensory Intervenor role you will be supporting a student who has multi-sensory difficulties on a 1 to 1 basis. The student requires personalised support to access learning and development sessions throughout the college day. They predominately use Makaton to communicate and therefore this is a key requirement for the role.

Your role will include:

• Providing tailored, one-on-one support using Makaton, assistive technology and learning resources.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to adapt and deliver activities
• Assisting the student with study skills, time management, and organisation
• Promoting independence, confidence, and social skills both inside and outside the classroom.
• Monitoring and recording progress, providing feedback to teaching staff, support teams and parents
• Providing Sensory Integration support

The successful candidate will undertake five days training provided by the Local Authority prior to starting the position.

Person Specification:

• Experience in SEND / Support work
• Experience in multi-sensory support (hearing and visual impairment support).
• Must be proficient in Makaton
• Lively and energetic approach
• Committed attitude

This role is offered on a full-time (5 days a week) basis and whilst initially offered on a contract basis will become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Centre

This specialist centre is based in Camden is part of a larger post-16 London college. The centre currently provides education and care support to around 50 young people aged 16 to 25 with profound and multiple or severe learning difficulties, complex autism and/or physical difficulties. There is a dedicated and experienced management and staff team in place at the centre and they have excellent training and development programmes. The centre operates during term-time only and is easily accessible via public transport.

The Centre are open to applications from both experienced learning support assistants/support workers and those with a positive and caring attitude looking to pursue a career supporting young people in Special Educational Needs.

If this position is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.