Learning Facilitator

Job . ECC
6810910-6 Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: FTE £25,685.40 (PT Pro rata)

Position

Start Date:

01/01/2027 Contract Type:
Full-time/Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 25/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 1st and 2nd December 2026

Location:

Community Based / Alternative Education Services (Colchester, Tendring, Witham, Chelmsford, Braintree)

Responsible To:
Senior A/E staff/ Immediate Line Manager

Hours of Work:16 hours per week - 9am - 3pm - Days and Times to be discussed at Interview.

Term time only

About KTM

KTM Care is an autism specific organisation providing Non-School Alternative Provision, Post 16 Pathways, Independent Living, and Social Care services for children, young people and adults. Our Non School Alternative Provision and Post 16 Pathway deliver personalised educational support and life skills development for individuals with autism, complex learning disabilities and additional needs who benefit from a structured, supportive environment outside of traditional school settings.

Guided by the principles of Individuality, Choice, Empowerment, and Independence, we are committed to ensuring every person has a voice, is empowered to make meaningful choices and is supported to achieve positive outcomes that enhance their quality of life.

Main Purpose of role:

Working under the supervision of the Senior Alternative Education Team, Learning Facilitators will support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to engage in personalised learning programmes that promote independence, communication, community participation and transition preperation.

The postholder will build positive, professional and trusting relationships with autistic children and young people, supporting them to access non-school alternative provision, Post-16 Pathways programmes, community-based learning opportunities and personalised development activities. They will play a key role in creating safe, engaging and meaningful learning experiences that promote participation, achievement, resilience and wellbeing.

Through person-centred practice, Active Support and structured learning experiences, the postholder will support children and young people to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills, helping them achieve positive outcomes and successfully prepare for their next stage of education, employment, independent living and adulthood.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow structured timetables, learning programmes and support individual to acheive tailored goals
• Support Individuals to engage in education, life skills and community activities
• Implement care plans, PBS plans and risk assessments consistently.
• Contribute to the KTM Badge System and achievement monitoring
• Contribute to the delivery of ASDAN pathways (where appropriate)
• Use Active Support approaches to maximise participation and independence.
• Support Individuals to access new environments and develop resilience.
• Implement proactive strategies that reduce behaviours of distress.
• Provide autism specific support tailored to communication and sensory needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Attend reviews, meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, equality, choice and inclusion at all times.
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and colleagues.

Safeguarding, Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to CQC Fundamental Standards and KTM policies.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately.
• Comply with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow health and safety, lone working and risk management procedures.
  
  Maintain professional conduct and positive representation of KTM Care Ltd.
• Experience supporting autistic children and/or adults or people with…