About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly competent, motivated, and flexible SEND specialist to join the Careers team as a SEND Specialist Careers Advisor.
You will be providing impartial information, advice and guidance (IAG) to current or prospective students, both within our Supported Learning department and the wider college. You will need to work well as part of a wider team with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of young people and adults from a variety of backgrounds.
Working closely with appropriate internal colleagues in Student Services, Additional Learning Support, Supported Learning and the wider college including; Learning Coaches, Wellbeing Mentors and Curriculum Tutors in the delivery of Careers Education and Guidance in line with Gatsby Benchmarks.
As a Careers Advisor, you will provide impartial careers information and guidance in a variety of formats including face to face 1:1 sessions, drop-ins, group presentations, telephone, email, and through TEAMS video and chat with regards to helping students along with their parents and carers to explore their career and course options.
Knowledge and experience of delivering career guidance within an FE (Further Education) or other education environment and careers Action Planning is preferable.
The successful candidate will hold:
A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
A minimum of a Level 4 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance or working towards this qualification
Relevant training or qualifications in SEND, Inclusion or specialist teaching assisting.
A Level 6 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance or willingness to work towards this within their first year of appointment is desirable.
Relevant working experience is essential.
Safeguarding Statement:
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.