Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.
Please note: applicants already contracted to full-time positions within the University are not permitted to undertake additional contracted hours due to the weekly working time directive.
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Buxton and Leek College is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.
The Additional Learning Support team at Buxton & Leek College are seeking an Education Support Worker to join their highly successful team across all campuses at the University of Derby, which include Kedleston Road & the iHub at Infinity Park.
You will work with a diverse range of students with Special Educational Needs and Specific Learning Difficulties.
The Additional Learning Support team provides a range of support for students across a varied curriculum from pre-entry to higher degree apprenticeships, who may have a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The role will enable students to access the educational and personal development opportunities offered by the college, and support them with all their individual needs.
Your focus will be supporting learners alongside their educational journey meeting their diverse requirements, and also spend some time supporting learners in and out of class sessions, both online and in person.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team of Educational support workers, and an opportunity to support young people in all aspects of their learning and development.
Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’.
You must be able to work well within a team and across-college departments and with the ability to work independently, when required. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students as well as their parents or carers. A resourceful, learner-focused approach is required as you will be involved in creating individual support strategies, working collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues and maintaining accurate records of interventions and progression.
You will be educated to at least Level 2 English & Maths and have already gained some experience supporting 16 to 19 year olds or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities. You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role.
* To assist students to meet their transport arrangements, for example to and from taxis and buses.
* Be committed to the safeguarding of students.
* To co-ordinate the care assessment process for students with additional support needs in any area of the College.
* To assist students in the use and care of educational aids and personal equipment provided by the College or outside bodies.
* To provide assistance for students with learning support needs in the classroom, practical work situations and during examinations where necessary.
* To provide assistance to students with additional support needs at break time and lunch time, including organising student supervision during non-taught periods of time.
* To assist in the evacuation of students with additional support needs from the College buildings in an emergency situation in conjunction with other staff members.
* To assist in the social integration and Well Being of students.
* To provide support on College trips and work experience.
* To monitor and manage the stock of learning resources, coordinating their preparation and ordering as directed by lecturing staff.
* To take a full part in Learning Support Team and Programme Area Support meetings and report back to Education Support Workers and Assistants as appropriate.
* To undertake all tasks in accordance with College Policy and Procedures and appropriate legislation.
* To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and College documentation.
* To understand and comply with the College Equality and Diversity policy.
* To undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the job.
* To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.
* English and Maths GCSE (4-9/A-C grade) or L2 Literacy and L2 Numeracy qualification or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience of working with students with a variety of individual learning needs.
* Experience of working within Further Education.
Skills, knowledge & abilities
* Knowledge of individual programme planning for students with individual learning.
* Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good organisational and administrative skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with students who have profound and complex learning difficulties.
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Ability to work effectively on one’s own and within a small team.
* Ability to ensure accurate records.
Business requirements
* Completed DBS check with child barred list.
How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.
If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk .
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
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