Education Coordinator

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our professional team as an Education Coordinator at our College in Knapwell, Cambridge. This opportunity is to work 18.75 hours per week, on a fixed term basis until August 2018.

Title: Education Coordinator
Reference number: 42001
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (part time)
Location: Knapwell, Cambridge
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary: £22,658 - £27,372 per annum, pro rata
Sense salary points: 28 - 34

About the role 
As an Education Coordinator you will be working with young adults with sensory impairments, associated learning difficulties and physical disabilities to plan, prepare, and deliver lessons. You will assess progress against EHCP and ILP outcomes.

You will work alongside another Education Coordinator and the Education Team. You will also have additional responsibilities relating to daily operations within the Centre.

About us 
Sense is a national charity that supports people who are deafblind, those with sensory impairments and those with complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives.

Cambridge Resource Centre is an education and day service situated in Knapwell, approximately 10 miles from Cambridge. It has fantastic facilities, including classrooms with interactive technology, a kitchen and an outdoor area featuring a wheelchair swing. All of which enable individuals to learn and grow through fun and creative methods. We are located in a beautiful rural setting surrounded by farmland, unfortunately there is no access to public transport; applicants must have alternative means of travel.

You can find out more about Cambridge Resource Centre on our website.

About you and what we offer 
Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication. BSL Level 1 or higher is an advantage, but is not a requirement for the role.

Educated to degree or above (or equivalent) is an essential requirement for this role.

Working as an Education Support Worker at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Thursday 6 July 2017
Interview date: Thursday 20 July 2017
To start: To be discussed at interview

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application form.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.