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Job Title: Learning Facilitator
Location: Community Based / Alternative Education Services (Colchester, Tendring, Witham, Chelmsford, Braintree)
Responsible To: Senior A/E staff/ Immediate Line Manager
Hours of Work: As detailed within employment contract and rota arrangements
Term time only
KTM Care is an autism specific organisation providing Non-School Alternative Provision, Post 16 Pathways, Independent Living, and Social Care services for children, young people and adults. Our Non School Alternative Provision and Post 16 Pathwaydeliver personalised educational support and life skills development for individuals with autism, complex learning disabilities and additional needs who benefit from a structured, supportive environment outside of traditional school settings.
Guided by the principles of Individuality, Choice, Empowerment, and Independence, we are committed to ensuring every person has a voice, is empowered to make meaningful choices and is supported to achieve positive outcomes that enhance their quality of life.
Main Purpose of role:
Working under the supervision of the Senior Alternative Education Team, Learning Facilitators will support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to engage in personalised learning programmes that promote independence, communication, community participation and transition preperation.
The postholder will build positive, professional and trusting relationships with autistic children and young people, supporting them to access non-school alternative provision, Post-16 Pathways programmes, community-based learning opportunities and personalised development activities. They will play a key role in creating safe, engaging and meaningful learning experiences that promote participation, achievement, resilience and wellbeing.
Through person-centred practice, Active Support and structured learning experiences, the postholder will support children and young people to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills, helping them achieve positive outcomes and successfully prepare for their next stage of education, employment, independent living and adulthood.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Follow structured timetables, learning programmes and support individual to acheive tailored goals
- Support Individuals to engage in education, life skills and community activities
- Implement care plans, PBS plans and risk assessments consistently.
- Contribute to the KTM Badge System and achievement monitoring
- Contribute to the delivery of ASDAN pathways (where appropriate)
- Use Active Support approaches to maximise participation and independence.
- Support Individuals to access new environments and develop resilience.
- Implement proactive strategies that reduce behaviours of distress.
- Provide autism specific support tailored to communication and sensory needs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Attend reviews, meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Promote safeguarding, dignity, equality, choice and inclusion at all times.
- Work collaboratively with families, professionals and colleagues.
Safeguarding, Safety and Compliance
- Adhere to CQC Fundamental Standards and KTM policies.
- Report safeguarding concerns immediately.
- Comply with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- Follow health and safety, lone working and risk management procedures.
- Maintain professional conduct and positive representation of KTM Care Ltd.
Essential Criteria
- Experience supporting autistic children and/or adults or people with additional needs.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to promoting independence, inclusion and choice.
- A good standard of spoken and written English, with the ability to produce accurate, professional and concise records, reports and communications.
- Confident in the use of digital technology, including Microsoft Office applications and electronic systems, to maintain records, monitor progress and support effective communication.
- Good record keeping and organisational skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.
Desirable Criteria
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Education or related subject.
- Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support
- Experience within Alternative Education services.
- Knowledge of autism-specific communication approaches.
- Experience supporting behaviours of distress.
- Experience delivering life-skills or employability activities.
Information about the School
A non-school alternative provision and Post 16 Provision offering personalised education and life skills development for children and young people with autism, complex learning disabilities and additional needs. The provision provides a supportive, structured environment tailored to individual needs, for those who are unable to access or thrive within mainstream or specialist school/college settings.
Our provision combines personalised learning, communication support, community-based experiences and life skills development to help children build confidence, engagement, independence and emotional wellbeing. Using predictable routines, strong relationships and a low-arousal approach, we create safe and meaningful opportunities for children to learn, develop social communication skills and experience success at their own pace.