Landmarks Specialist College

Job Description – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Site Lead
Full time and Part time positions available
9am – 4pm (38 weeks per year)
Permanent
£12.74 per hour

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and
difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with
our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks  has  several  satellite  provisions  in  Rotherham,  Nottingham  city  Centre  and  a  “real-life”
hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a
range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

▪  Music
▪  Animal Care
▪  Work Experience
▪  Art
▪  Employability
▪  Performing Arts
▪  Conservation
▪  Duke of Edinburgh
▪  Creative Media

▪  Horticulture
▪  Hospitality & Catering
▪  Travel Training
▪  Personal and Social Development

▪  Functional Skills
▪  Enterprise
▪  Supported Internships
▪  Community Access

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer’s
premises  or  communities  local  to  your  learners  home  -  therefore  willingness  to  travel  is  essential.
There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,  insurance  implications  are
reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Job Purpose:
Our Learning Support Assistants are employed to support learners in group sessions or on an
individual basis, to ensure outstanding progress is made, relevant to individual support plans,
individual learner targets and planned outcomes.  Motivating and engaging learners in sessions both
on Educational and Lifelong Learning pathways.

Main Responsibilities:

•  Work collaboratively with Tutors, to provide a quality and beneficial experience for the

learners linked to their goals and aspirations.

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Job Description – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

•  Record and evaluate progress and achievement.
•  To work at all of our sites, as requested with limited notice.
•  Support learners at external work environments, enabling them to progress to work

independently.

•  Support Tutors to resolve learner issues and concerns.
•  Supporting learners with challenging behaviour and help to develop strategies enable

learners to overcome behavioural issues.

•  Supporting Tutors in preparing resources for sessions.
•  Assisting learners at breaktimes and encouraging them to engage in enrichment activities.
•  Assist learners to ensure safe and efficient arrival and departure to/from college. Ensure

learners are safe at all times with considerations for their health and well-being.

•  Deliver personal care which meet or exceed learners’ requirement, promoting independence

throughout, for example helping the learner with care needs to have a shower, to go to the

toilet or to care for their skin or hair.

•  To be an effective role model demonstrating best practice and have the ability to

demonstrate professionalism at all times.

•  To be aware of Landmarks policies and procedures, and to support and promote Landmarks’

vision and mission.

•  Participate in the observation process for the Education provision that is linked to quality

improvement.

•  Undertake training as and when necessary, including Team Teach.
•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required.
•  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with Landmarks Equal

Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and other policies

and procedures.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be

required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants meet
the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Full UK driving license, with willingness to
travel and use own vehicle.

Relevant, recent training and
development.

Basic computer skills.

Learning Support Qualification
(willingness to work towards).

Level 2 Maths and English (willingness
to work towards).

Team Teach training (willingness to
work towards).

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Job Description – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Experience

Experience of working with adults and
children with learning difficulties and/or
disabilities.

Working within an Education
environment.

IAG Level 2 (willingness to work
towards).

Knowledge

Personal
Attributes

Able to work as part of a team and
communicate clearly.

Able to understand and carry out
instructions.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality and
diversity and health and safety at the
college.

Understanding of the importance of
maintaining confidentiality.
Flexibility is essential to enable Landmarks
to meet the needs of our learners.

Resilient to daily changes at short notice.

Willingness to deliver personal care.

Working with people with behavioural
needs.

Behaviour management strategies.

Understanding of own abilities,
limitations and when to seek support.

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1 extra

day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to ensure our
learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the  Rehabilitation  of
Offenders Act 1974.
All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory (you
will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different types
of  regulated  activities  that  employees  will  need  to  undertake  as  part  of  their  role  to  qualify  to  be
checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is barred
from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place

To
www.landmarks.ac.uk, and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook for more information.

to  work,  visit  our  website

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Job Description – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Job Description – Personal and Social Development Tutor

Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Campus Manager
8.30am – 4.30 pm (52 weeks per year)
Permanent
£34,216.18 - £42,198.63 DoE (Qualified Tutor)
£26,807.55 - £29,853.86 DoE (Unqualified Tutor)

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning
disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are
tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks  operates  from  several  sites  across;  Nottinghamshire,  Derbyshire  and
South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and
a  “real-life”  hospitality  and  catering  facility
in  Rainworth,  Mansfield.  These
environments  enable  us  to  provide  a  range  of  personal  and  vocational  training
opportunities including:

▪  Music
▪  Animal Care
▪  Work Experience
▪  Art
▪  Employability
▪  Performing Arts
▪  Life in Modern Britain
▪  Duke of Edinburgh
▪  Creative Media

▪  Horticulture
▪  Hospitality & Catering
▪  Travel Training
▪  Personal and Social

Development
▪  Functional Skills
▪  Enterprise
▪  Supported Internships
▪  Community Access

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college
campuses,  employer’s  premises  or  communities  local  to  your  learners  home  -
therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport
learners  in  your  own  car,  insurance  implications  are  reimbursed.  Mileage  and
expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Job Description – Personal and Social Development Tutor

Job Purpose:
Our personal tutor is employed to exhibit exemplary teaching skills, have the ability
to deliver a range of qualifications and ensure that all learners are progressing
across all curriculums. These skills will be transferable to a variety of real-life
situations and contexts in preparation for adulthood. The right candidate must have
the following:

•  Possess good organisational skills;
•  Be good communicators;
•  Be flexible and adaptable;
•  Need to be creative and innovative with good specialist and subject

knowledge;

•  Be capable of managing a challenging workload, with good time

management skills and an ability to deliver to deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

•  Modelling outstanding planning, assessment and teaching in order to achieve
high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of
learning and achievement for all learners.

•  Demonstrate high quality teaching for learners with complex and profound

needs.

•  Deliver high quality Personal and Social Development sessions in line with our
‘Life in Modern Britain’ curriculum, to ensure that all learners are supported to
keep themselves safe at home, online and within their local communities.

•  Manage all aspects of the learner experience; RARPA, accredited & non-

accredited learning outcomes;

•  Manage the learner journey process; Induction, Baseline Assessment and

summaries, set appropriate long- and medium-term goals, monitor progress
and achievement of targets linked to goals, produce termly review of progress
reports to show progression and outcomes.

•  Responsible for maintaining and updating personal learner files and our

systems.

Job Description – Personal and Social Development Tutor

•  Liaise with parents/carers on learner issues and build effective relationships

and to professional manage and resolve learner issues and concerns.

•  Attend moderation meetings for all qualifications to ensure the sharing of

good practice.

•  Utilise to good effect the specialist support of SaLT and OT services and our

health and well-being services.

•  Provide detailed and accurate information about learner’s progress and

performance.

•  Responsible for classroom management and direction of learning support

staff.

•  Deliver personal care and support which meet or exceed learners’

requirement, promoting independence throughout.

•  Participate in the observation process for the college that is linked to quality

improvement.

•  Promotion of English, mathematics and Digital Technology throughout all

sessions.

•  Undertake training as and when necessary for your job role

•  Participate in the staff appraisal and supervision process.

•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required.

•  Support the curriculum managers in the development and implementation of
a holistic curriculum that meets the needs and aspirations of all learners.

•  To liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in

teaching and learning across the whole college.

•  To promote the vision, culture and ethos of the college.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post
holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and
responsibilities.

Job Description – Personal and Social Development Tutor

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

•  Level 4 Award in Education &
Training, PGCE or Cert Ed
•  Minimum Level 2 (or equivalent)

Maths and English

•  A degree in an appropriate
discipline/QTS/QTLS

•  A fully qualified and

outstanding practitioner

•  A competent 'signer' to
support learners with
communication difficulties

•  To have additional

qualifications pertinent to the
field of SEND

Experience

•  Experience as a teacher of

•  Experience of working in a

college setting

learners with autism, SLD and
PMLD within a special education
setting

•  Significant experience teaching a
vocational curriculum in a similar
organisation (Pre-Entry – Level
2)

•  Significant experience of

teaching functional skills (Pre-
Entry – Level 2)

Skills

•  Effectively show their ethos for

education

•  Able to work independently and
in a team and to motivate others

•  Motivate, inspire and effectively

support learners

Job Description – Personal and Social Development Tutor

•  Driven to achieve results and

succeed

•  Excellent organisational skills

and the ability to solve problems
and use initiative

•  Contribute to the overall

development of teaching and
learning throughout the whole
college

•  secure and consistent subject
knowledge in a functional
skills/work-related education
environment

Knowledge

•  knowledge of how

accreditation and RARPA can
be used to evidence learner
progress

•

In-depth understanding of
Ofsted's Education Inspection
Framework (EIF)

•  Knowledge of transition

planning and outcomes for
LLDD

•  Evidence of high-quality practice

relating to students with
complex needs

•  Knowledge of assessment
processes in an LLDD
environment

•  Understanding of the ways in
which students with learning
difficulties learn and having
practical knowledge of
appropriate strategies to support
their learning

Personal
Attributes

•  Flexibility is essential to enable

Landmarks to meet the needs of
our learners

•  To be an inspiring Tutor

•  Enthusiastic with ability to

motivate learners

•  Willingness and ability to

challenge

Job Description – Personal and Social Development Tutor

•  The ability to maintain

confidentiality regarding
sensitive issues

•  strong interpersonal skills and
the confidence to represent the
college positively in a public
forum

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) -
addition of 1 extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a
maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners
and to ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt
from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,  which  it  deems
satisfactory  (you  will  be  viable  for  the  cost  of  a  DBS  if  you  leave  within  your
probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are
different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part
of their role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity  to children, if the
applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for
more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the
terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR
– 01246 433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Job Description – Receptionist/Administrator

Hours:

Type:
Salary:

08:30 – 16:60 (37.5 hours per week)
52 weeks per year
Permanent / Secondment
£24,842.00 per annum

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with
learning  disabilities  and  difficulties.  The  college  offers  a  wide  range  of
programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and
South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks  has  several  satellite  provisions  in  Rotherham,  Nottingham  city
Centre  and  a  “real-life”  hospitality  and  catering  facilitate  in  Rainworth,
Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and
vocational training opportunities including:

▪  Agriculture
▪  Animal Studies
▪  Arboriculture
▪  Art
▪  Business Administration
▪  Conservation
▪  Duke of Edinburgh
▪  Equine Studies
▪  Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills

▪  Horticulture
▪  Hospitality & Catering
▪
▪
▪  Labouring (CSCS)
▪  Retail
▪  Supported Internships
▪  Wildlife Management
▪  Work Experience

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college
campuses, employer’s premises or communities local to your learners’ home -
therefore  willingness  to  travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to
transport  learners  in  your  own  car,  insurance  implications  are  reimbursed.
Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Job Description – Receptionist/Administrator

Job Purpose:
Our Receptionist is employed at our Littlemoor House site in Eckington, they
need to be able to:

•  work on their own initiative;
•  possess good organisational skills;
•  be good communicators;
•  have good ICT skills;
•  be flexible and adaptable;
•  be capable of managing a challenging workload, with good time

•

management skills and an ability to deliver to deadlines;
Individuals need to have an engaging disposition and show enthusiasm
in their role.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:
•  Meet and greet external visitors to the College;
•  Manage external telephone calls to the College and forward

messages to staff as appropriate;

•  Minute meetings when required, including but not limited to the

fortnightly Safeguarding Meetings;

•  Responsible for archiving room and processes;
•  Provide administrative support to various managers within the college,

as instructed by your line manager;

•  Monitor and replenish stationary cupboard;
•  Responsible for keeping reception area presentable and tidy at all

times;

•  Manage designated email accounts as directed;
•  Manage the meeting room diaries;
•  Keep meeting room presentable and tidy at all times;
•  Check all hand sanitiser and soap dispensers weekly and replenish

where needed;

•  Provide refreshments to visitors;
•  Process inbound and outbound post and deliveries;
•  Arrange couriers where requested;
•  Participate in the staff appraisal and supervision process;
•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required;
•  Update the staff photoboards on a monthly basis;
•  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with

Landmarks Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable
Adult Protection and other policies and procedures.

•  Responsible for running the weekly attendance report in collaboration

with the Director of Learner Welfare and Progress.

•  Work in collaboration with the Welfare Team to ensure all parental calls

are made to parents/carers of learners that have not attended
college.

Job Description – Receptionist/Administrator

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post
holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties
and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to
which applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Qualifications

Experience

Essential
Good standard of general education
Inc. English and Maths (Level 2 or
equivalent).

Good communication skills, both verbal
and written.

Experience of working successfully and
co - operating as a member of a team.

Skills

To be able to manage a workload with
competing priorities.

Communicate effectively (both verbally
and in writing) at all levels.

Desirable

Relevant qualifications.

Experience of undertaking a range of
administrative tasks office
experience.

Promote a positive working environment.

Problem solving.

Be able to work under pressure.

Produce accurate work.

Ability to work with minimal supervision
and to act on own initiative.

Have confident IT skills including Word,
Excel, email and database programs.

Knowledge

Personal
Attributes

Punctual.

Approachable and empathetic.

Organised and resourceful.

Of smart appearance.

Understand the statutory
requirements of legislation
concerning Safeguarding, including
Child Protection, Equal Opportunities,
Health & Safety and inclusion.
Creative and enthusiastic.

When completing the application form, please demonstrate with clear,
concise examples how you meet the requirements of the post.  You will be
assessed in relation to the criteria. If there are large numbers of applicants for
the post, then all the criteria will be used for shortlisting.  Under the Disability

Job Description – Receptionist/Administrator

Discrimination Act (DDA), we recognise and welcome our responsibility to
remove any barriers in our recruitment and selection process.

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) -
addition of 1 extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a
maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our
learners.  All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,
which it deems satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave
within your probationary period).

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our
website  www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on
Facebook for more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding
the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks, please contact a
member of HR – 01246 433788.

Job Description - Functional Skills Tutor

Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Campus Manager
37.5 pw (8.30am – 4:30pm) – 52 weeks per year
Permanent
£34,216.18– £42,198.63 (Qualified)
£26,807.55 - £29,853.86 (Unqualified)

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with  learning

disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored

to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks  operates  from  several  sites  across;  Nottinghamshire,  Derbyshire  and  South

Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-

life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us

to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

▪  Music
▪  Animal Care
▪  Work Experience
▪  Art
▪  Employability
▪  Performing Arts
▪  Conservation
▪  Duke of Edinburgh
▪  Creative Media

▪  Horticulture
▪  Hospitality & Catering
▪  Travel Training
▪  Personal and Social

Development
▪  Functional Skills
▪  Enterprise
▪  Supported Internships
▪  Community Access

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college  campuses,

employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to

travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,

Job Description - Functional Skills Tutor

insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during

the working day.

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  locations  including;  college  sites,

employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home -  therefore willingness to

travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,

insurance  implications  are  reimbursed  and  mileage  and  expenses  are  provided  for  travel

during the working day.

Job Purpose:
Our Functional Skills Tutor is employed to exhibit exemplary teaching skills, have the

ability to deliver a range of functional skills (mathematics, English and ICT) sessions.

The right candidate must have the following:

•  Outstanding organisational skills;
•  Be a good communicator;
•  Be flexible and adaptable;
•  Creative and innovative with excellent subject knowledge;
•  Be capable of managing a challenging workload;
•  Good time management skills and an ability to deliver to deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

•  Modelling outstanding teaching, learning and assessment so that learner

achievement is high.

•  Demonstrate high quality, differentiated teaching practice so learners with complex

and profound needs have opportunities to succeed and achieve.

•  Act as pastoral tutor for a group of learners managing all aspects of the learner

experience; RARPA, accredited & non-accredited learning outcomes.

•  Manage the learner journey process; Initial Assessment, Induction, Baseline

Assessment and summaries, set appropriate long and medium term goals, monitor
progress and achievement of targets linked to goals, produce termly review of
progress reports to show progression and outcomes.

•  Responsible for maintaining and updating personal learner files and our systems in

line with record keeping expectations.

Job Description - Functional Skills Tutor

•  Liaise with parents/carers and build effective relationships to manage and resolve

learner issues and concerns.

•  Deliver Functional Skills (Mathematics, English and ICT) up to level 2, in a one to one
and group based setting (both face to face and remote delivery). This includes being
responsible for the delivery of qualifications.

•

Identify learner's strengths and skills gaps in mathematics, English and ICT through
diagnostic assessment and support learners to develop skills accordingly.

•  Develop own learning materials and assessment plans for the delivery of functional

skills.

•

Identify any barriers to learning and plan to compensate where possible.

•  Attend moderation meetings for functional skills and employability qualifications to

ensure high standards.

•  Utilise to good effect the specialist support of Speech and Language Therapy and

Occupational Therapy services.

•  Responsible for classroom management and direction of learning support staff.

•  Deliver personal care and support which meet or exceed learners’ requirement,

promoting independence throughout.

•  Champion English, mathematics and ICT throughout all sessions and act as lead

tutor for functional skills quality and development within the curriculum.

•  Undertake training as and when necessary for your job role.

•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required.

•  To liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in teaching

and learning across the college.

•  To promote the vision, culture and ethos of the college.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may

be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Job Description - Functional Skills Tutor

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications   Qualified Teacher

To have additional qualifications
pertinent to the field of SEND

A degree in an appropriate
discipline/QTS/QTLS

Minimum of Level 3 Maths and English
or equivalent

Minimum of Level 2 ICT

Experience

Experience as a teacher of learners with
ASC’s, SLD and PMLD within a special
education setting

Experience of working in a college
setting

Understanding of City & Guilds
qualification framework

Significant experience delivering a
functional skills curricula with a proven
track record of good or better outcomes

Significant experience of teaching
functional skills (Pre Entry – Level 2)

Delivery of functional skills
qualifications.
Able to work independently

Skills

Motivate, inspire and effectivey support
learners

Driven to achieve results and succeed

Excellent organisational skills and the
ability to solve problems and use
initiative

Contribute to the overall development
of teaching and learning throughout the
college

Job Description - Functional Skills Tutor

Knowledge

secure and consistent subject
knowledge in a functional skills/work-
related education environment

knowledge of how accreditation and
RARPA can be used to evidence
learner progress

In-depth understanding of Ofsted's
Education Inspection Framework (EIF)

Knowledge of transition planning
and outcomes for LLDD

Evidence of high quality practice
relating to students with complex needs

Knowledge of assessment processes
in an LLDD environment

Personal
Attributes

High aspirations for learners

Flexibility

To be an inspiring Tutor

Enthusiastic

The ability to maintain confidentiality
regarding sensitive issues

Confident communicator both verbally
and in written form

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional
days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to

ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,  which  it  deems

satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary

period).

Where  a  post  is  eligible,  a  check  against  the  barred  lists  will  be  undertaken.  There  are

different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their

role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

Job Description - Functional Skills Tutor

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant

is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website

www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more

information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion

regarding the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks

please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or

HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Personal Tutor
Monday – Friday / 8:30am – 4:30pm - 37.5 hours pw
(52 week)
Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025
£26,111.88 per annum

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities
and  difficulties.  The  college  offers  a  wide  range  of  programmes  that  are  tailored  to  each
individual’s needs.

Landmarks  operates  from  several  sites  across;  Nottinghamshire,  Derbyshire  and  South
Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-
life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us
to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

▪  Music
▪  Animal Care
▪  Work Experience
▪  Art
▪  Employability
▪  Performing Arts
▪  Conservation
▪  Duke of Edinburgh
▪  Creative Media

▪  Horticulture
▪  Hospitality & Catering
▪  Travel Training
▪  Personal and Social Development

▪  Functional Skills
▪  Enterprise
▪  Supported Internships
▪  Community Access

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college  campuses,
employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home  - therefore willingness to
travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance
implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working
day.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Purpose: A Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant (PTSA), works closely with the Tutor,
providing practical and pastoral support, maintaining learner engagement, and covering for
the Tutor when required.

The PTSA will provide cover for their designated Tutor when needed. If cover is required for
a different Tutor, pay will be aligned to the unqualified or qualified tutor pay scale, as
appropriate. Temporary cover should be limited to a maximum of one academic term.

The position of Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant has the following functions within the
organisation:

Working with the Pastoral Tutor

•  Assist the Pastoral Tutor in the creation, preparation and management of pastoral

duties, session preparation and resource creation

•  To link with a designated Pastoral Tutor and tutor group and work with them

directly for most of their working week

•  To work alongside the Pastoral Tutor during their non-contact time, to ensure

pastoral duties are carried out as per tutor checklist and as directed by the Pastoral
Tutor or college leadership team

•  To support the Pastoral Tutor to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and
supportive environment, in accordance with session plans and assist with the
display and recording of learners work and achievements

•  To support the Pastoral Tutor to maintain accurate learner records for their tutees at

all times

•  To be a second point of contact for parents in relation to the pastoral group
•  To support the completion of individual tutee paperwork as directed by the tutor
•  To support the tutor to delivery high quality sessions at all times
•  To help set learning targets that stretch and challenge learners to learn new things

and progress towards their goals

•  To axssist the tutor to implement individual learning plans, using the support plans

and risk assessments to good effect

•  To provide cover support for the designated Tutor when required
•  Support the Tutor to resolve learner issues and concerns

Supporting Learners

•  Support learners in group sessions or on an individual basis
•  Assist learners to ensure safe and efficient arrival and departure to/from college
•  Motivate and engage learners in planned activities
•  Ensure learners are always safe with considerations for health and well-being
•  Support learners with behaviours that may challenge and help develop strategies to

overcome behavioural issues

•  Assist learners with their care at breaktimes/lunchtimes

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

•  Deliver personal care and support which meet or exceed learners’ requirement,
promoting independence throughout, for example helping the learner with care
needs to have a shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair
•  Embed mathematics, English and ICT skills wherever possible in sessions

Professional Development and Compliance

•  Undertake training as and when necessary
•  Participate in the staff appraisal process
•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required
•  Promote Equality & Diversity in the curriculum area
•  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with Landmarks
Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and
other policies and procedures

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may
be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and
responsibilities commensurate with their role as a member of the team at Landmarks.

Allocation of PTSA support: As a guide, the College may allocate a Pastoral Tutor Support
Assistant (PTSA) to a tutor group once it reaches 8 tutees, subject to learner need,
timetable, and available resource. Where a tutor group has more than 8 tutees on a
sustained basis, the College will allocate a dedicated PTSA. Decisions will also consider the
complexity of learner needs and safeguarding requirements. The allocation of PTSA support
will be reviewed at each annual staffing review.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Person Specification: Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Essential

Desirable

-  Level 2 Maths and English

-  Relevant, recent training and

development

-  Learning Support Qualification
(willingness to work towards)

-  MS Office expert

-  Able to work as part of a team
and communicate clearly
-  Able to understand and carry

out instructions

-  Team Teach

Qualifications

-

(willingness to work towards)
IAG Level 2 (willingness to
work towards)

-  Basic computer skills
-  Full UK Driving License and
access to own vehicle

-  PTLLS or equivalent

(willingness to work towards)

Experience

-  Experience of working with

Knowledge and
understanding

adults with learning
difficulties/disabilities
-  Using Databridge MIS
-  Understanding around SMART

target setting

-  Organised and efficient
-  Able to work under instruction
and independently when
required

-  Good level of written English
-  Behaviour management

strategies.

-  Equal opportunities
-  Safeguarding
-  Prevent (Radicalisation &

Extremism)

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional
days.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types  of regulated  activities  that  employees will  need  to undertake  as  part  of  their role  to
qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant
is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms
and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246
433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Personal Tutor
Monday – Friday / 8:30am – 4:30pm - 37.5 hours pw
(52 week)
Permanent / Secondment
£26,111.88 per annum

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities
and  difficulties.  The  college  offers  a  wide  range  of  programmes  that  are  tailored  to  each
individual’s needs.

Landmarks  operates  from  several  sites  across;  Nottinghamshire,  Derbyshire  and  South
Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-
life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to
provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Music
§  Animal Care
§  Work Experience
§  Art
§  Employability
§  Performing Arts
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Creative Media

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§  Travel Training
§  Personal and Social Development

§  Functional Skills
§  Enterprise
§  Supported Internships
§  Community Access

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college  campuses,
employer’s  premises  or  communities  local  to  your  learners  home  -  therefore  willingness  to
travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance
implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working
day.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Purpose: A Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant (PTSA), works closely with the Tutor, providing
practical and pastoral support, maintaining learner engagement, and covering for the Tutor
when required.

The PTSA will provide cover for their designated Tutor when needed. If cover is required for a
different Tutor, pay will be aligned to the unqualified or qualified tutor pay scale, as
appropriate. Temporary cover should be limited to a maximum of one academic term.

The position of Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant has the following functions within the
organisation:

Working with the Pastoral Tutor

•  Assist the Pastoral Tutor in the creation, preparation and management of pastoral

duties, session preparation and resource creation

•  To link with a designated Pastoral Tutor and tutor group and work with them directly

for most of their working week

•  To work alongside the Pastoral Tutor during their non-contact time, to ensure pastoral
duties are carried out as per tutor checklist and as directed by the Pastoral Tutor or
college leadership team

•  To support the Pastoral Tutor to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and

supportive environment, in accordance with session plans and assist with the display
and recording of learners work and achievements

•  To support the Pastoral Tutor to maintain accurate learner records for their tutees at

all times

•  To be a second point of contact for parents in relation to the pastoral group
•  To support the completion of individual tutee paperwork as directed by the tutor
•  To support the tutor to delivery high quality sessions at all times
•  To help set learning targets that stretch and challenge learners to learn new things

and progress towards their goals

•  To axssist the tutor to implement individual learning plans, using the support plans

and risk assessments to good effect

•  To provide cover support for the designated Tutor when required
•  Support the Tutor to resolve learner issues and concerns

Supporting Learners

•  Support learners in group sessions or on an individual basis
•  Assist learners to ensure safe and efficient arrival and departure to/from college
•  Motivate and engage learners in planned activities
•  Ensure learners are always safe with considerations for health and well-being
•  Support learners with behaviours that may challenge and help develop strategies to

overcome behavioural issues

•  Assist learners with their care at breaktimes/lunchtimes

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

•  Deliver personal care and support which meet or exceed learners’ requirement,

promoting independence throughout, for example helping the learner with care needs
to have a shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair

•  Embed mathematics, English and ICT skills wherever possible in sessions

Professional Development and Compliance

•  Undertake training as and when necessary
•  Participate in the staff appraisal process
•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required
•  Promote Equality & Diversity in the curriculum area
•  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with Landmarks

Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and other
policies and procedures

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may
be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and
responsibilities commensurate with their role as a member of the team at Landmarks.

Allocation of PTSA support: As a guide, the College may allocate a Pastoral Tutor Support
Assistant (PTSA) to a tutor group once it reaches 8 tutees, subject to learner need, timetable,
and available resource. Where a tutor group has more than 8 tutees on a sustained basis, the
College will allocate a dedicated PTSA. Decisions will also consider the complexity of learner
needs and safeguarding requirements. The allocation of PTSA support will be reviewed at
each annual staffing review.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Person Specification: Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Essential

Desirable

-  Level 2 Maths and English

-  Relevant, recent training and

development

-  Learning Support Qualification
(willingness to work towards)

-  MS Office expert

-  Able to work as part of a team
and communicate clearly
-  Able to understand and carry

out instructions

-  Team Teach

Qualifications

-

(willingness to work towards)
IAG Level 2 (willingness to
work towards)

-  Basic computer skills
-  Full UK Driving License and
access to own vehicle

-  PTLLS or equivalent

(willingness to work towards)

Experience

-  Experience of working with

Knowledge and
understanding

adults with learning
difficulties/disabilities
-  Using Databridge MIS
-  Understanding around SMART

target setting

-  Organised and efficient
-  Able to work under instruction
and independently when
required

-  Good level of written English
-  Behaviour management

strategies.

-  Equal opportunities
-  Safeguarding
-  Prevent (Radicalisation &

Extremism)

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1

extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our  learners  and  to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their role to qualify
to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is
barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Job Description – Day Service Music Leader

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Day Services Manager
Part and Full time positions available
9am – 4pm (38 weeks per year)
Permanent
Upto £14 per hour (DoE)

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist college that supports young people with learning
disabilities and difficulties. Within the college, our Lifelong Learning provision offers a day
service for adults aged 16 and over. The programme focuses on fun, engaging, and sociable
activities designed to help individuals develop essential life skills, including building
independence, forming friendships and relationships, participating in the community, and
leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

We operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with
our main site located in Renishaw. Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites

Job Purpose

To plan and deliver engaging, inclusive music sessions for learners within the Day Service
provision. The Music Leader will inspire and motivate learners with SEND through creative
musical experiences that promote communication, confidence, wellbeing, and personal
development. The role includes leading sessions, directing LSAs, and ensuring high-quality
support in line with individual goals and support plans.

Main Responsibilities

•  Plan and deliver creative music sessions tailored to learner needs.
•  Prepare session plans and maintain accurate learner records on Databridge.
•  Collaborate with LSAs to provide meaningful, inclusive learning experiences.
•  Maintain music resources, including instruments and equipment, ensuring they are

safe, organised, and appropriate for learner use.

•  Conduct risk assessments for sessions, visits, and performances.
•  Support learners during community-based or performance opportunities.
•  Promote positive behaviour, independence, and active participation.
•  Assist learners with safe and efficient arrival and departure
•  Ensure learner safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding policies.
•  Actively contribute to quality improvement and undertake required training.

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Job Description – Day Service Music Leader

•  Provide personal care and medication needs as required, promoting dignity and

independence in line with individual needs.

•  Act as a positive role model, demonstrating enthusiasm, respect, and professionalism

in all interactions.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be

required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants
meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Music-related qualification or equivalent
experience.

Relevant, recent training and
development;

Level 2 Maths and English (willingness to
work towards);

Team Teach training (willingness to
work towards);

Full UK driving license, with willingness
to travel and use own vehicle.

Experience

Basic computer skills.
Experience of working with adults with
learning difficulties and/or disabilities;

Working within an Education
environment;

Working with people with
behavioural needs.
Behaviour management strategies.

Understanding of own abilities,
limitations and when to seek support.

Knowledge

Personal
Attributes

Experience planning or delivering group
activities or creative sessions.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality
and diversity and health and safety at the
college;

Understanding of the importance of
maintaining confidentiality.
Flexibility is essential to enable
Landmarks to meet the needs of our
learners.

Resilient to daily changes at short notice.

Willingness to deliver personal care.

In return we will offer:

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Job Description – Day Service Music Leader

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1

extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our  learners  and  to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their role to qualify
to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is
barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Job Description – Day Service Arts & Crafts Leader

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Day Services Manager
Part and Full time positions available
9am – 4pm (38 weeks per year)
Permanent
Upto £14 per hour (DoE)

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist college that supports young people with learning
disabilities and difficulties. Within the college, our Lifelong Learning provision offers a day
service for adults aged 16 and over. The programme focuses on fun, engaging, and sociable
activities designed to help individuals develop essential life skills, including building
independence, forming friendships and relationships, participating in the community, and
leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

We operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with
our main site located in Renishaw. Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites

Job Purpose

To plan and deliver engaging, inclusive arts and crafts sessions for learners within the Day
Service provision. The Arts and Crafts Leader will inspire and motivate learners with SEND
through creative, hands-on activities that promote self-expression, confidence,
communication, wellbeing, and personal development. The role includes leading sessions,
directing LSAs, and ensuring high-quality support.

Main Responsibilities

•  Plan and deliver creative, purposeful arts and crafts sessions tailored to the needs,

abilities, and interests of learners.

•  Prepare detailed session plans and maintain accurate learner records on Databridge.
•  Collaborate with LSAs to provide meaningful and inclusive learning experiences that

promote creativity and skill development.

•  Manage and maintain arts and crafts materials, ensuring resources are safe,

organised, and suitable for learner use.

•  Conduct risk assessments for all planned sessions, visits, and off-site creative

activities.

•  Support learners during community-based or exhibition opportunities, encouraging

independence and participation.

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Job Description – Day Service Arts & Crafts Leader

•  Promote positive behaviour, independence, and active engagement in all sessions.
•  Assist learners with safe and efficient arrival and departure, ensuring wellbeing and

safety at all times.

•  Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity

policies.

•  Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and engage in ongoing professional

development and training.

•  Provide personal care and medication support where required, promoting dignity and

independence.

•  Act as a positive role model, demonstrating creativity, professionalism, and respect in

all interactions.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be

required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants
meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Art-related qualification or equivalent
experience.

Relevant, recent training and
development;

Level 2 Maths and English (willingness to
work towards);

Team Teach training (willingness to
work towards);

Full UK driving license, with willingness
to travel and use own vehicle.

Experience

Basic computer skills.
Experience of working with adults with
learning difficulties and/or disabilities;

Working within an Education
environment;

Knowledge

Experience planning or delivering group
activities or creative sessions.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality
and diversity and health and safety at the
college;

Understanding of the importance of
maintaining confidentiality.

Working with people with
behavioural needs.
Behaviour management strategies.

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Job Description – Day Service Arts & Crafts Leader

Personal
Attributes

Flexibility is essential to enable
Landmarks to meet the needs of our
learners.

Understanding of own abilities,
limitations and when to seek support.

Resilient to daily changes at short notice.

Willingness to deliver personal care.

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1

extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our  learners  and  to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their role to qualify
to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is
barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Role:
Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Site Lead - Littlemoor House

Site Lead – Littlemoor House
Campus Manager
37.5 hours (52 weeks)
Permanent
£35,000.00  -  £37,980.00  (DoE)

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with  learning

disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored

to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South

Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-

life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable

us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Arboriculture
§  Art
§  Business Administration
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§  Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§  Labouring (CSCS)
§  Retail
§  Supported Internships
§  Wildlife  Management
§  Work  Experience

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses,

employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to

travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,

insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during

the working day.

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Job Purpose:
The Site Lead is responsible for the daily operational oversight of the campus, ensuring a
safe, efficient, and supportive environment for learners and staff. Acting as the deputy to
the Campus Manager, the Site Lead will provide leadership in managing Learning Support
Assistants (LSAs), overseeing learner welfare of learners, and coordinating staff cover
arrangements. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills to liaise
with parents, the welfare team, and other key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Site Oversight & Leadership

•  Oversee the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring a safe and productive learning

environment.

•  Act as the primary on-site lead in the absence of the Campus Manager.
•  Ensure all campus operations align with college policies, procedures, and

safeguarding regulations.

•  Act as a point of contact for staff, learners, visitors and contractors.

Line Management of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

•  Line manage LSAs, providing support, guidance, and performance management.
•  Undertake and support the induction process of staff on site.
•  Organise LSA timetables and deployment to ensure effective learner support.
•  Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual performance reviews.
•  Undertake absence management activities in line with policy.

Medication Lead

•  Oversee and coordinate the administration of medication to learners, ensuring
compliance with all medical protocols and record-keeping requirements, on site.
•  Work closely with the medication lead to support learners with medical needs.
•  Work closely with the medication lead to train staff on learner medication needs

and administration.

Fire Marshall & Health & Safety

•  Act as the designated Fire Marshall, ensuring fire safety procedures are followed,

including leading fire drills and maintaining compliance.

•  Ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to across the site.
•  Serve as the primary contact for the Health, Safety, and Estates Manager,

coordinating logistics when contractors are on-site.

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Cover Lead

•  Coordinate staff cover arrangements for absent staff, ensuring minimal disruption to

learners.

•  Personally provide cover as required, supporting learners effectively.

Parental & Stakeholder Communication

•  Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and guardians, handling queries

and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

•  Liaise with the welfare team to ensure learners receive the appropriate support and

interventions.

•  Maintain accurate records of parental and external stakeholder communications.

Teaching

•  Cover and plan for sessions in the long- or short-term absence of Tutors,

demonstrating high quality teaching for learners with complex and profound needs.

Supporting Learners & Staff

•  Provide additional support in sessions when required to ensure continuity of

learning, undertaking the role of an LSA.

•  Undertake observations of LSAs, as directed by the Director of Quality and

Curriculum.

•  Deliver training where required and mentor LSAs.
•  Work closely with tutors and support teams to address learner needs.
•  Monitor attendance, engagement, and behaviour, escalating concerns appropriately.
•  Collaborate with the Site Lead to plan, coordinate, and oversee lunchtime

enrichment activities, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience for all
learners while accurately tracking participation and engagement levels.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may

be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Page  3

Qualifications  A degree in teaching, or an

QTLS / QTS

appropriate relevant discipline. .

First aid trained or willingness to
undertake training.

Level 2 Maths and English.

Experience

Experience in a leadership or
coordination role within an
educational or specialist provision
setting.

Experience in specialist
education or working with
learners with SEND.

Experience in managing and
developing staff teams.

Experience handling parental
engagement and conflict
resolution.

Skills

Strong organisational skills with
the ability to manage multiple
responsibilities effectively.

Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, able to liaise
confidently with learners, staff,
and parents.

Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding,
health and safety, and SEND best
practices.

Knowledge of medication
administration procedures
within an educational setting.

Personal
Attributes

Ability to work flexibly and
respond to changing priorities.

Other
Requirements

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.

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•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional
days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to

ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt from the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,  which  it  deems

satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary

period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are

different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their

role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant

is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website

www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more

information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms

and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246

433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Integrated Therapies Manager

Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Director of Learner Welfare & Progression
22.5 per week (3 days), 52 weeks per year
Permanent
NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 equivalent (FTE):

<2 years' experience     £47,810
2-5 years                       £50,273
5+ years                        £54,710

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities
and  difficulties.  The  college  offers  a  wide  range  of  programmes  that  are  tailored  to  each
individual’s needs.

Landmarks  operates  from  several  sites  across;  Nottinghamshire,  Derbyshire  and  South
Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-
life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to
provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Music
§  Animal Care
§  Work Experience
§  Art
§  Employability
§  Performing Arts
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Creative Media

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§  Travel Training
§  Personal and Social Development

§  Functional Skills
§  Enterprise
§  Supported Internships
§  Community Access

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college  campuses,
employer’s  premises  or  communities  local  to  your  learners  home  -  therefore  willingness  to
travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance
implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working
day.

Job Purpose:
Our Integrated Therapies Manager will lead on the delivery, development, and evaluation of
integrated therapy provision for learners aged 16–25 with SEND. Working as part of a multi-
disciplinary team, the role will ensure learners achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan
(EHCP) outcomes and maximise

Integrated Therapies Manager

independence, inclusion, and personal development. This role brings the opportunity to
shape and develop an innovative therapy service within a growing specialist college.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Clinical

•  Provide specialist speech and language therapy assessment, diagnosis, and

intervention to learners with complex communication needs in line with EHCP
requirements.

•  Lead on developing and delivering evidence-based therapy programmes, adapting

approaches to individual EHCP outcomes and learner aspirations.

•  Support learners with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including
low- and high-tech solutions, and provide training for staff in their effective use.
•  Contribute specialist reports for EHCP reviews, tribunals, and multi-agency meetings.
•  Ensure therapy delivery aligns with RARPA principles and supports preparation for

adulthood outcomes.

•  Act as a source of expert clinical advice to colleagues, families, and external

professionals.

Leadership and Service Development

•  Line management of the integrated therapy team including Speech and Language

Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.

•  Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to Band 5/6 therapists.
•  Lead service development projects, embedding best practice in communication-

friendly environments across the college (e.g. 5 Good Communication Standards).

•  Contribute to strategic planning of therapy services, ensuring alignment with

Landmarks’ vision and quality improvement priorities.

•  Audit and evaluate therapy provision, using outcome measures and learner voice to

evidence impact.

•  Complete session visits to review the implementation of therapy resources,

equipment and interventions.

Collaborative Working

•  Work closely with teaching, support, and therapy colleagues to integrate

communication goals into curriculum and daily routines.

•  Deliver staff training and workshops to build confidence in supporting communication

needs.

•  Engage with families and carers to promote generalisation of communication skills

beyond the college setting.

•  Liaise with external agencies, including NHS, local authorities, and specialist services,

to ensure continuity of care.

General Assumptions and Duties relating to this role.
Application of the principle of equality and fairness for everyone within the college
community.

Integrated Therapies Manager

§  Contribute to and implement organisational Development Plan objectives.
§  Working with the Director of Learner Welfare and Progression, ensure the college’s work
is of a high standard and can be demonstrated clearly to inspectors, visitors, or families.

§  Provide reports, information, and administrative support as directed.
§  Undertake any other responsibilities, at the discretion of the Director of Learner Welfare

and Progression, and the Principal.

§  Ensure the well-being of all participants in Landmarks care, training and educational

programmes, particularly the well-being of people with disabilities and learning difficulties
§  Ensure good channels of communication between Landmarks and other agencies with an

interest or involvement in the welfare of people with disabilities.

§  Establish and maintain good communication and relationships with the parents and

carers of participants with disabilities.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder
may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Integrated Therapies Manager

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

REQUIREMENT

ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications and
Training

Professional
Knowledge and
Experience

Professional Skills and
Attributes

ESSENTIAL
-  Degree/Masters in Speech and Language

Therapy.

-  HCPC registration and RCSLT

membership.

-  Minimum 3 years post-qualification

experience, with at least 1 year at Band 6
level.

-  Demonstrable experience working with
young people with autism, learning
disabilities, and complex communication
needs.

-  Skills in using AAC, Makaton, and
evidence-based interventions.

-  Experience supervising staff/students and
contributing to service development.
-  Strong communication, organisational,

and leadership skills.

DESIRABLE
- Previous experience of working within an
education setting.
- Experience in supporting learners with
situational (selective) mutism.

HOW IDENTIFIED

Application Form

-  Knowledge of Ofsted and inspection

requirements.

-  Knowledge of RARPA and preparation

for adulthood outcomes.

-  Evidence of research, audit, or quality

improvement activity.

Application Form /
Interview.

-  Ability to prioritise and plan and manage

-  Negotiation skills

Interview

time effectively.

-  Ability to set and achieve high standards

for self and others.

Integrated Therapies Manager

Other

-  Ability to work with teams and individuals

to improve performance and raise
standards.

-  Ability to provide vision and leadership to
inspire excellence in service delivery.

-  Excellent communication and

interpersonal skills.

-  Effective analytical and IT skills.
-  Ability to deal effectively with difficult

situations or conflict.
-  Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
-  Highly motivated, self-starter.
-  Confident, assertive and resilient decision

maker.

-  Agile – ability to embrace change and

cope well with ambiguity.

-  A respectful and inclusive attitude to

learners and colleagues.

-  Flexible to work at any college site/travel
and work additional hours to meet the
requirements of the job.

-  Conduct oneself in corporate manner and
accordance with the College’s mission and
values.

-  Demonstrates a knowledge,

understanding and personal commitment
to safeguarding and creating a safe
learning environment for all students,
appropriate to a leadership role.

Interview and Assessment

Integrated Therapies Manager

-  Demonstrates a knowledge,

understanding and personal commitment
to promoting equality and celebrating
diversity, appropriate to a leadership role.
-  Able to travel whether on main site or off-

site.

General
Circumstances

Interview
Application form

Integrated Therapies Manager

When completing the application form, please demonstrate with clear, concise examples how
you meet the requirements of the post.  You will be assessed in relation to the criteria. If there
are large numbers of applicants for the post, then all the criteria will be used for shortlisting.
Under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), we recognise and welcome our responsibility
to remove any barriers in our recruitment and selection process.

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1

extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our  learners  and  to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their role to qualify
to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is
barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Role:
Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Site Lead - Littlemoor House

Site Lead – Littlemoor House
Campus Manager
37.5 hours (52 weeks)
Permanent
£35,000.00  -  £37,980.00  (DoE)

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with  learning

disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored

to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South

Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-

life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable

us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Arboriculture
§  Art
§  Business Administration
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§  Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§  Labouring (CSCS)
§  Retail
§  Supported Internships
§  Wildlife  Management
§  Work  Experience

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses,

employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to

travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,

insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during

the working day.

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Job Purpose:
The Site Lead is responsible for the daily operational oversight of the campus, ensuring a
safe, efficient, and supportive environment for learners and staff. Acting as the deputy to
the Campus Manager, the Site Lead will provide leadership in managing Learning Support
Assistants (LSAs), overseeing learner welfare of learners, and coordinating staff cover
arrangements. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills to liaise
with parents, the welfare team, and other key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Site Oversight & Leadership

•  Oversee the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring a safe and productive learning

environment.

•  Act as the primary on-site lead in the absence of the Campus Manager.
•  Ensure all campus operations align with college policies, procedures, and

safeguarding regulations.

•  Act as a point of contact for staff, learners, visitors and contractors.

Line Management of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

•  Line manage LSAs, providing support, guidance, and performance management.
•  Undertake and support the induction process of staff on site.
•  Organise LSA timetables and deployment to ensure effective learner support.
•  Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual performance reviews.
•  Undertake absence management activities in line with policy.

Medication Lead

•  Oversee and coordinate the administration of medication to learners, ensuring
compliance with all medical protocols and record-keeping requirements, on site.
•  Work closely with the medication lead to support learners with medical needs.
•  Work closely with the medication lead to train staff on learner medication needs

and administration.

Fire Marshall & Health & Safety

•  Act as the designated Fire Marshall, ensuring fire safety procedures are followed,

including leading fire drills and maintaining compliance.

•  Ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to across the site.
•  Serve as the primary contact for the Health, Safety, and Estates Manager,

coordinating logistics when contractors are on-site.

Page  2

Cover Lead

•  Coordinate staff cover arrangements for absent staff, ensuring minimal disruption to

learners.

•  Personally provide cover as required, supporting learners effectively.

Parental & Stakeholder Communication

•  Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and guardians, handling queries

and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

•  Liaise with the welfare team to ensure learners receive the appropriate support and

interventions.

•  Maintain accurate records of parental and external stakeholder communications.

Teaching

•  Cover and plan for sessions in the long- or short-term absence of Tutors,

demonstrating high quality teaching for learners with complex and profound needs.

Supporting Learners & Staff

•  Provide additional support in sessions when required to ensure continuity of

learning, undertaking the role of an LSA.

•  Undertake observations of LSAs, as directed by the Director of Quality and

Curriculum.

•  Deliver training where required and mentor LSAs.
•  Work closely with tutors and support teams to address learner needs.
•  Monitor attendance, engagement, and behaviour, escalating concerns appropriately.
•  Collaborate with the Site Lead to plan, coordinate, and oversee lunchtime

enrichment activities, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience for all
learners while accurately tracking participation and engagement levels.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may

be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Page  3

Qualifications  A degree in teaching, or an

QTLS / QTS

appropriate relevant discipline. .

First aid trained or willingness to
undertake training.

Level 2 Maths and English.

Experience

Experience in a leadership or
coordination role within an
educational or specialist provision
setting.

Experience in specialist
education or working with
learners with SEND.

Experience in managing and
developing staff teams.

Experience handling parental
engagement and conflict
resolution.

Skills

Strong organisational skills with
the ability to manage multiple
responsibilities effectively.

Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, able to liaise
confidently with learners, staff,
and parents.

Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding,
health and safety, and SEND best
practices.

Knowledge of medication
administration procedures
within an educational setting.

Personal
Attributes

Ability to work flexibly and
respond to changing priorities.

Other
Requirements

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.

Page  4

•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional
days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to

ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt from the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,  which  it  deems

satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary

period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are

different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their

role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant

is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website

www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more

information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms

and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246

433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Page  5

Role:
Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Site Lead - Littlemoor House

Site Lead – Littlemoor House
Campus Manager
22.5 hours (52 weeks)
Permanent
£18,000.00 pro rata
£30,000.00 (FTE)

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with  learning

disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored

to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South

Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-

life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable

us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Arboriculture
§  Art
§  Business Administration
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§  Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§  Labouring (CSCS)
§  Retail
§  Supported Internships
§  Wildlife  Management
§  Work  Experience

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses,

employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to

travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,

insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during

the working day.

Page  1

Job Purpose:
The Site Lead is responsible for the daily operational oversight of the campus, ensuring a
safe, efficient, and supportive environment for learners and staff. Acting as the deputy to
the Campus Manager, the Site Lead will provide leadership in managing Learning Support
Assistants (LSAs), overseeing learner welfare of learners, and coordinating staff cover
arrangements. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills to liaise
with parents, the welfare team, and other key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Site Oversight & Leadership

•  Oversee the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring a safe and productive learning

environment.

•  Act as the primary on-site lead in the absence of the Campus Manager.
•  Ensure all campus operations align with college policies, procedures, and

safeguarding regulations.

•  Act as a point of contact for staff, learners, visitors and contractors.

Line Management of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

•  Line manage LSAs, providing support, guidance, and performance management.
•  Undertake and support the induction process of staff on site.
•  Organise LSA timetables and deployment to ensure effective learner support.
•  Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual performance reviews.
•  Undertake absence management activities in line with policy.

Medication Lead

•  Oversee and coordinate the administration of medication to learners, ensuring
compliance with all medical protocols and record-keeping requirements, on site.
•  Work closely with the medication lead to support learners with medical needs.
•  Work closely with the medication lead to train staff on learner medication needs

and administration.

Fire Marshall & Health & Safety

•  Act as the designated Fire Marshall, ensuring fire safety procedures are followed,

including leading fire drills and maintaining compliance.

•  Ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to across the site.
•  Serve as the primary contact for the Health, Safety, and Estates Manager,

coordinating logistics when contractors are on-site.

Page  2

Cover Lead

•  Coordinate staff cover arrangements for absent staff, ensuring minimal disruption to

learners.

•  Personally provide cover as required, supporting learners effectively.

Parental & Stakeholder Communication

•  Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and guardians, handling queries

and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

•  Liaise with the welfare team to ensure learners receive the appropriate support and

interventions.

•  Maintain accurate records of parental and external stakeholder communications.

Teaching

•  Cover and plan for sessions in the long- or short-term absence of Tutors,

demonstrating high quality teaching for learners with complex and profound needs.

Supporting Learners & Staff

•  Provide additional support in sessions when required to ensure continuity of

learning, undertaking the role of an LSA.

•  Undertake observations of LSAs, as directed by the Director of Quality and

Curriculum.

•  Deliver training where required and mentor LSAs.
•  Work closely with tutors and support teams to address learner needs.
•  Monitor attendance, engagement, and behaviour, escalating concerns appropriately.
•  Collaborate with the Site Lead to plan, coordinate, and oversee lunchtime

enrichment activities, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience for all
learners while accurately tracking participation and engagement levels.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may

be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Page  3

Qualifications  A degree in teaching, or an

QTLS / QTS

appropriate relevant discipline. .

First aid trained or willingness to
undertake training.

Level 2 Maths and English.

Experience

Experience in a leadership or
coordination role within an
educational or specialist provision
setting.

Experience in specialist
education or working with
learners with SEND.

Experience in managing and
developing staff teams.

Experience handling parental
engagement and conflict
resolution.

Skills

Strong organisational skills with
the ability to manage multiple
responsibilities effectively.

Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, able to liaise
confidently with learners, staff,
and parents.

Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding,
health and safety, and SEND best
practices.

Knowledge of medication
administration procedures
within an educational setting.

Personal
Attributes

Ability to work flexibly and
respond to changing priorities.

Other
Requirements

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.

Page  4

•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional
days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to

ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt from the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,  which  it  deems

satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary

period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are

different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part of their

role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant

is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website

www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more

information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms

and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246

433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Day Services Manager – Job Description

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Director of Recruitment and Marketing
37.5 (Some evening or weekend work may be required with
time off in lieu)
Permanent
£38,000.00 - £42,000.00 DoE

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  and  adults  with  learning
disabilities  and  difficulties.  We  provide  personalised  programmes  that  focus  on  communication,
independence, health and preparation for life and employment.

The Lifelong Learning Day Service is Landmarks’ adult day provision. It has operated since 1995 and
offers  adults  a  safe,  structured  and  enjoyable  day  built  around  their  interests,  goals  and  support
needs.  Learners  access  a  mixture  of  centre  based  and  community  based  activities  that  promote
independence,  social  interaction,  skills  maintenance  and  wellbeing.  Typical  activities  include
horticulture, animal care, arts and crafts, sport and exercise, cooking, volunteering and accessing the
community.

The Day Service operates across a small number of dedicated bases and also uses wider Landmarks
sites and local community venues. Staff may be required to travel between sites and to community
locations. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car. Mileage and expenses
are provided for travel during the working day and any insurance implications are reimbursed.

Purpose of the role
Lead  and  develop  a  safe,  person  centred  Lifelong  Learning  Day  Service  that  delivers  excellent
experiences and measurable outcomes for adults. Hold accountability for commissioning and fees,
budget  and  resources,  rota  principles,  quality  and  inspection  readiness,  and  strategic  relationships
with families and commissioners. Set clear standards, coach the team and ensure the service is always
audit ready.
Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

Leadership and strategy

•  Own the vision and development of Day Services in line with college strategy
•  Set annual plans, KPIs and rota principles that balance quality, safety and value
•

Lead the quality cycle for Day Services and report to leadership

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Commissioning, admissions and contracts

•  Oversee the full admissions pathway from enquiry to start date
•  Approve placement recommendations and fees in line with agreed packages
•  Maintain constructive relationships with local authorities, families and partners

Quality, curriculum and outcomes

•  Ensure the timetable is purposeful, accessible and promotes independence
•  Oversee assessment, planning and review. Ensure RARPA style targets and reports are timely

and meaningful

•  Keep the service inspection ready and compliant with legislation and policy

Safeguarding and welfare

•  Act as DSL for Day Services or supervise the DSL delegate
•  Ensure timely logging, case management and multi agency working
•  Monitor attendance, welfare interventions and impact

Medication safety and clinical governance

•  Hold overall accountability for safe systems of medication management across sites
•  Ensure policy, training, risk assessments and audits are in place and effective

People leadership

Lead capability and conduct processes fairly when required

•  Recruit, induct and manage staff. Set expectations, complete supervisions and appraisals
•
•  Champion CPD and in session coaching
•

Line manage staff

Operations and estates

•  Set staffing models and deployment principles.
•  Ensure safe environments, risk assessments and emergency procedures
•  Oversee transport arrangements where applicable

Data, MIS and reporting

•  Ensure files, trackers and MIS entries are accurate and audit ready
•  Produce monthly KPI reports covering attendance, outcomes, safeguarding, staffing and

finance

Finance and resources

•  Hold the Day Service budget, approve spend within delegated limits and monitor variances
•  Ensure best value in procurement and use of college resources

External relations and reputation

•  Act as the strategic contact for commissioners and families on contractual matters
•  Promote the service through visits, events and communications

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All  staff  must  follow  college  safeguarding  and  whistleblowing  procedures,  promote  equality  of

opportunity and maintain safe working practices at all times

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive, as the post holder may be
required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Key measures

•  Attendance and engagement rates
•  Proportion of targets met or on track
•  Safeguarding response times and outcomes
•  Staff supervision and training compliance
•  Budget outturn against plan
•  Audit findings and action closure

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants meet
the criteria listed in the table below:

Criteria
Qualifications

Essential
Good general education
including English and maths

Desirable
Relevant Level 4 or above
qualification

Experience

Proven leadership in health,
education or social care settings

Designated Safeguarding Lead
training

Driving licence. D1 desirable
Leading a Day Service for adults with
additional needs

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Skills

Knowledge

Experience of commissioning,
admissions or contract
management
Excellent communication,
relationship building and
influencing skills

Able to plan, implement and
evaluate services and measure
impact

Financial acumen and confident
use of data and MIS
Strong understanding of
safeguarding, SEND and person
centred practice

Personal Attributes  Resilient, organised and calm

under pressure

In return we will offer:

Life cover following a successful probation.

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•
•  Standard life pension.
•  28 days holiday – inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to ensure our
learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the  Rehabilitation  of
Offenders Act 1974.

All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory (you will
be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different types
of  regulated  activities  that  employees  will  need  to  undertake  as  part  of  their  role  to  qualify  to  be
checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is barred
from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website

To
www.landmarks.ac.uk, and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook for more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Reports to:
Hours:
Type:
Salary:

Closing date:
Interview date:

Curriculum Manager
8.30am – 4.30 pm (52 weeks per year)
Permanent
£34,216.18 – £42,198.63 (Qualified)
£26,807.55 – £29,853.86 (Unqualified)

TBC

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with  learning  disabilities  and
difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with
our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks  has  several  satellite  provisions  in  Rotherham,  Nottingham  city  Centre  and  a  “real-life”
hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a
range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Arboriculture
§  Art
§  Business Administration
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§

Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills
Labouring (CSCS)

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§
§  Retail
Supported Internships
§
§  Wildlife Management
§  Work Experience

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer’s
premises or communities local to your learners home -  therefore willingness to travel is essential.
There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,  insurance  implications  are
reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic musician, tutor, or trainer to establish and lead a learner band. This
role involves teaching learners with special educational needs how to perform, collaborate, and

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develop as a group. The successful candidate will facilitate rehearsals, provide instrumental and
vocal coaching, and support learners in performing at events.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

•

Lead and develop a learner band, ensuring all learners are engaged, supported, and
progressing.

•  Deliver structured and engaging music sessions that promote teamwork, confidence, and

musical ability.

•  Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners with additional needs.
•  Encourage creativity, self-expression, and performance skills in a safe and inclusive

environment.

•  Support learners in understanding stage presence, audience engagement, and performance

etiquette.
Identify and nurture individual talents while fostering a sense of unity and collaboration.

•
•  Organise and oversee performances, including college events, community gigs, and

showcases.

•  Work collaboratively with support staff and other curriculum areas to enhance cross-

curricular learning.

•  Maintain appropriate records of learner progress and achievements.
•  Ensure the safeguarding and well-being of all learners in line with college policies.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be
required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which applicants meet
the criteria listed in the table below:

Criteria
Qualifications

Essential

Desirable
Teaching or training
qualification (e.g., PTLLS,
DTLLS, PGCE, or
equivalent).

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Experience

Skills

Knowledge

Personal Attributes

Experience working in an
educational or specialist
setting.

Experience in event
planning and performance
coordination.

Knowledge of music
technology, recording, and
live sound engineering.

Ability to play and teach a
variety of instruments
(e.g., guitar, drums,
keyboard, bass, vocals).

Experience planning and
delivering engaging and
structured sessions.

Experience as a musician
(performing, teaching, or
training in a band setting).
Ability to play and teach a
variety of instruments
(e.g., guitar, drums,
keyboard, bass, vocals).

Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of how to
engage and support
learners with additional
needs.
Passion for music
education and
empowering learners
through creative
expression.

Ability to work flexibly,
adapting sessions to meet
learners’ needs.

Commitment to
safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of
learners.

Other Requirements

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.

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Life cover following a successful probation.

•
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1 extra

day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to ensure our
learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the  Rehabilitation  of
Offenders Act 1974.
All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory (you will
be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different types
of  regulated  activities  that  employees  will  need  to  undertake  as  part  of  their  role  to  qualify  to  be
checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is barred
from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website

To
www.landmarks.ac.uk, and follow Landmarks Specialist College on Facebook for more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

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Job description:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Welfare Coordinator
4 days per week/38 weeks per year
8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday - Thursday
Permanent/Secondment
£14.18 per hour

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning
disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are
tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South
Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and
a  “real-life”  hospitality  and  catering  facilitate  in  Rainworth,  Mansfield.  These
environments  enable  us  to  provide  a  range  of  personal  and  vocational  training
opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Arboriculture
§  Art
§  Business Administration
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§  Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills
Labouring (CSCS)

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§
§  Retail
§  Supported Internships
§  Wildlife Management
§  Work Experience

Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college
campuses,  employer’s  premises  or  communities  local  to  your  learners  home  -
therefore  willingness  to  travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport
learners  in  your  own  car,  insurance  implications  are  reimbursed.  Mileage  and
expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

§

To work with college managers on the early identification of families needing
support and take appropriate action including home visits

§

§

§

§

§

§

To support learners with a wide range of issues, including bereavement, family
breakdown, mental health difficulties and other issues with a view to support
reengagement with their programme.
To record, monitor and report on learner attendance, intervene and support
when required. Support includes home welfare visit.
To record, monitor and report on the impact of the interventions in place for
learners at risk including their attendance and behaviour.
To work with individual learners where appropriate when issues from home are
affecting or likely to affect their performance / attendance / behaviour at
college.
To promote mental health and well-being across all sites, keeping information
up to date including noticeboards.
To manage the appointments for external services to meet with learners and
families e.g. external occupational and/or speech therapists; counsellors;
advocates; social workers.
To promote the support available to families and other professionals.
To take part in relevant training, professional development and supervision.
To foster and promote a culture of positive learner engagement

§
§
§
§  Engender strong lines of communication between the college and family
§

The ability to work as part of a team and participate actively in meetings and
training and contribute to the development of Home/College liaison in
college.
To deliver relevant staff training

§
§  Attend internal and external meetings, briefings and other forums as required
§  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with

Landmarks Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult
Protection and other policies and procedures.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder
may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and
responsibilities commensurate with their role as a member of the team at Landmarks.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

-  Level 2 Maths and English

-

(willingness to work towards)
IAG Level 2 (willingness to work
towards)

-

Training in community work,
counselling skills or similar
-  Emotional Literacy Support

Assistant Level 2

-  Basic computer skills
-  Full UK Driving License and access to

own vehicle

Experience

-  Background in either health, social

-  Similar role

Skills and
Abilities

care and or extensive experience of
working with parents and families.
-  Experience of working with adults

with learning difficulties/disabilities.
-  High standard of communication,
both verbal and written, including
appropriate record keeping.
-  Ability to facilitate discussion and

lead small group sessions.

-  Good knowledge of the college

system.

-  Well organised and a team player.
-  Self-motivated, enthusiastic,

creative and flexible.

-  Ability to work independently of

others.

-  Enjoy being with learners and

supporting families.

-  Able to work as part of a
team and communicate
clearly

-  Able to understand and carry

out instructions

-  Broader knowledge of

other agencies.

Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Offer:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health): Confidential emotional,
financial and practical support whenever you need it.
• Education Support Helpline: Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and
education staff.
• Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff trained to
listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.
• Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash plan,
virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services,

and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
• Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing winter
illness.
• Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and other
optional staff savings programmes.
• Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where necessary.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length of
service.
• Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the
organisation.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and
paternity pay (subject to eligibility).
• Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service.
• Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD, training
courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).
• Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved
ones.
• Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Free On-Site Parking.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners
and to ensure our learners are protected from abuse. Landmarks is therefore exempt
from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,  which  it  deems
satisfactory  (you  will  be  viable  for  the  cost  of  a  DBS  if  you  leave  within  your
probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are
different types of regulated activities that employees will need to undertake as part
of their role to qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the
applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for
more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion
regarding the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks
please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.

Job Description – Pastoral Employment Officer

Reports to:
Hours:
Type:

Salary:
Closing date applications

WayFinder & Supported Internship Manager
37.5 hours, 52 weeks
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment - until
November 2026
£30,928.60 per annum
TBC

The 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.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with
learning  disabilities  and  difficulties.  The  college  offers  a  wide  range  of
programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and
South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks  has  several  satellite  provisions  in  Rotherham,  Nottingham  City
Centre and a “real-life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield.
These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and vocational
training opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Art
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§  Work Experience

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§  Retail
§  Supported Internships

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college
campuses, employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home -
therefore  willingness  to  travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to
transport  learners  in  your  own  car,  insurance  implications  are  reimbursed.
Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.

Job Description – Pastoral Employment Officer

Main Responsibilities

WayFinder Duties:

•  Work with the WayFinder & Supported Internship Manager to quality

assure employer placements across the region

•  To source suitable employers for external work placement and

supported internship oppurtunitiies

•  To manage employer communication regarding work placements,

and Supported Internships, as directed by the WayFinder & Supported
Internship Manager

•  To work closely with employers to identify and secure suitable

placements for Interns

•  Attend briefings and recruitment events as directed by WayFinder

Manager

•  Any other reasonable task as directed by the WayFinder & Supported
Internship Manager which furthers the work of the WayFinder Work
Connect team and its operations.

Pastoral Duties:

•  Demonstrate high quality support for learners
•  Manage all aspects of the learner experience; RARPA, accredited and

non-accredited learning outcomes

•  Responsible for maintaining and updating personal learner files
•  Liaise with parents/carers on learner issues where appropriate
•  Undertake training as and when necessary for your job role
•  Undertake Job Coach training (TSI, SET)
•  Participate in the staff appraisal and supervision process
•  To work with other tutors to ensure accredited commitments, goals and

transition aims are achieved

•  To record data on work placements and provide reports to the

WayFinder & Supported Internship Manager and Director of Quality &
Curriculum

•  To support on placements or in the classroom as directed by the

WayFinder & Supported Internship Manager

All applicants must undertake an enhanced Discolure Barring Service (DBS)
check and provide two satisfactory references. They should be prepared to
undertake training and development and adhere to the principles, policies
and procedures of Landmarks at all times.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post
holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties
and responsibilities.

Job Description – Pastoral Employment Officer

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding
the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact the
Director of Human Resources & Core Services.

Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to
which applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications   -  Mathematics and English

-  Systematic Instructor

Grade 4 or Equivalent
-  Full UK Driving license and

access to a vehicle

Training (or willingness to
study)
ICT Level 2

-
-  A Level or higher in relevant

discipline

Experience

-  Successful face-to-face sales

-  Supporting Interns on

Internships /
Apprenticeships or similar

-  Can identify and maximise
learning opportunities

or similar

-  Experience within or dealing
with organisations at various
levels

-  Job Coach, mentor or similar
-  Key worker, personal tutor or

similar

-  Supporting learners with

complex needs

-  Effecitve communication
-  Public speaking and
presentation flair

-  Ability to use own initiative
-  Have good organisational
skills and attention to detail

-  Good level of written
communication

Skills

Knowledge

-

Identifying employers and the
techniques for engaging with
them successfully

-  Methods of research and
gathering information in
marketing practices
-  Understanding of RARPA
-  Understanding of study

programmes and
Supported Internships

Job Description – Pastoral Employment Officer

-  Understand the Preparation
for Adulthood Agenda and
its application

-  Understanding the role of
Teacher, pastoral or key
worker role

In return we will offer:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health): Confidential
emotional, financial and practical support whenever you need it.
• Education Support Helpline: Free, specialist wellbeing support for all
teaching and education staff.
• Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff
trained to listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.
• Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash
plan, virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and
services, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
• Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing
winter illness.
• Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and
other optional staff savings programmes.
• Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where
necessary.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length
of service.
• Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to
the organisation.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and
paternity pay (subject to eligibility).
• Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of
service.
• Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD,
training courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).
• Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your
loved ones.
• Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial
wellbeing.
• Free On-Site Parking.

Job Description – Pastoral Employment Officer

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our
learners.  All  offers  of  employment  will  be  subject  to  enhanced  DBS  checks,
which it deems satisfactory (you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave
within your probationary period).

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our
website  www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on
Facebook for more information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding
the terms and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a
member of HR – 01246 433788.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Reports to:
Hours:

Type:
Salary:

Personal Tutor
Monday – Friday / 8:30am – 4:30pm - 37.5 hours pw
(52 week)
Permanent / Secondment
£26,111.88 per annum

The 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.

Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities
and  difficulties.  The  college  offers  a  wide  range  of  programmes  that  are  tailored  to  each
individual’s needs.

Landmarks  operates  from  several  sites  across;  Nottinghamshire,  Derbyshire  and  South
Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-
life” hospitality and catering facility in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us
to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Music
§  Animal Care
§  Work Experience
§  Art
§  Employability
§  Performing Arts
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Creative Media

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§  Travel Training
§  Personal and Social Development

§  Functional Skills
§  Enterprise
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Our  staff  are  required  to  work  on  a  range  of  different  sites,  including;  college  campuses,
employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to
travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance
implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working
day.

Purpose: A Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant (PTSA), works closely with the Tutor,
providing practical and pastoral support, maintaining learner engagement, and covering for
the Tutor when required.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

The PTSA will provide cover for their designated Tutor when needed. If cover is required for
a different Tutor, pay will be aligned to the unqualified or qualified tutor pay scale, as
appropriate. Temporary cover should be limited to a maximum of one academic term.

The position of Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant has the following functions within the
organisation:

Working with the Pastoral Tutor

•  Assist the Pastoral Tutor in the creation, preparation and management of pastoral

duties, session preparation and resource creation

•  To link with a designated Pastoral Tutor and tutor group and work with them

directly for most of their working week

•  To work alongside the Pastoral Tutor during their non-contact time, to ensure

pastoral duties are carried out as per tutor checklist and as directed by the Pastoral
Tutor or college leadership team

•  To support the Pastoral Tutor to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and
supportive environment, in accordance with session plans and assist with the
display and recording of learners work and achievements

•  To support the Pastoral Tutor to maintain accurate learner records for their tutees at

all times

•  To be a second point of contact for parents in relation to the pastoral group
•  To support the completion of individual tutee paperwork as directed by the tutor
•  To support the tutor to delivery high quality sessions at all times
•  To help set learning targets that stretch and challenge learners to learn new things

and progress towards their goals

•  To axssist the tutor to implement individual learning plans, using the support plans

and risk assessments to good effect

•  To provide cover support for the designated Tutor when required
•  Support the Tutor to resolve learner issues and concerns

Supporting Learners

•  Support learners in group sessions or on an individual basis
•  Assist learners to ensure safe and efficient arrival and departure to/from college
•  Motivate and engage learners in planned activities
•  Ensure learners are always safe with considerations for health and well-being
•  Support learners with behaviours that may challenge and help develop strategies to

overcome behavioural issues

•  Assist learners with their care at breaktimes/lunchtimes
•  Deliver personal care and support which meet or exceed learners’ requirement,
promoting independence throughout, for example helping the learner with care
needs to have a shower, to go to the toilet or to care for their skin or hair
•  Embed mathematics, English and ICT skills wherever possible in sessions

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Professional Development and Compliance

•  Undertake training as and when necessary
•  Participate in the staff appraisal process
•  Attend internal meetings, briefings and other forums as required
•  Promote Equality & Diversity in the curriculum area
•  Carry out the duties and requirements of the post in compliance with Landmarks
Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection and
other policies and procedures

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may
be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and
responsibilities commensurate with their role as a member of the team at Landmarks.

Allocation of PTSA support: As a guide, the College may allocate a Pastoral Tutor Support
Assistant (PTSA) to a tutor group once it reaches 8 tutees, subject to learner need,
timetable, and available resource. Where a tutor group has more than 8 tutees on a
sustained basis, the College will allocate a dedicated PTSA. Decisions will also consider the
complexity of learner needs and safeguarding requirements. The allocation of PTSA support
will be reviewed at each annual staffing review.

Person Specification: Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

Essential

Desirable

-  Level 2 Maths and English

-  Relevant, recent training and

development

-  Learning Support Qualification
(willingness to work towards)

-  MS Office expert

-  Able to work as part of a team
and communicate clearly
-  Able to understand and carry

out instructions

-  Team Teach

Qualifications

-

(willingness to work towards)
IAG Level 2 (willingness to
work towards)

-  Basic computer skills
-  Full UK Driving License and
access to own vehicle

-  PTLLS or equivalent

(willingness to work towards)

Experience

-  Experience of working with

Knowledge and
understanding

adults with learning
difficulties/disabilities
-  Using Databridge MIS
-  Understanding around SMART

target setting

-  Organised and efficient
-  Able to work under instruction
and independently when
required

-  Good level of written English
-  Behaviour management

strategies.

-  Equal opportunities
-  Safeguarding
-  Prevent (Radicalisation &

Extremism)

In return we will offer:

•  Westfield Health Scheme following a successful probation.
•  Life cover following a successful probation.
•  Standard life pension.
•  30 days holiday – plus bank holidays (pro rata – 52-week employees) - addition of 1
extra day’s holiday after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 5 additional
days.

Landmarks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Description – Pastoral Tutor Support Assistant

All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types  of  regulated  activities  that  employees  will  need  to  undertake  as  part  of  their  role  to
qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant
is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms
and conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246
433788 or HR@landmarks.ac.uk.