We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated JOB ROLE based at our Willerby Grove Campus (with an expectation that you will be able to work across all 3 sites) on a full time basis working 37 hours per week.
Main Duties of the Role:
* To work with Alternative Provision PAL, to monitor and chase non-attendance for Leap and Home ed.
* To hold return to college attendance meetings, with support from PAL.
* To complete 1-2-1 catch up activities with returning leaners, with support from Leap lecturers.
* To help reinforce learning and assist students to develop strategies to improve their study and organisational skills
* To work with PAL to create, organise and support Home ed Parents evening events, as well as parents evening reports for Home Ed learners.
* To oversee applications to the Leap programme and to arrange interviews and inductions.
* To support during learner inductions and in class if required.
* To support within the Home ed department, helping with any learner issues/anxieties.
* To attend mandatory training as required
* To undertake additional specialist training when required.
* To provide written reports for Annual Reviews and meetings, as required.
* To set and review targets for students utilising the College Pro-monitor system.
* To have meetings with curriculum staff to enable planning and preparation for lessons.
* To motivate and raise the aspirations of the learners by using the changing mindsets / mindfulness model.
* To prepare learners for their next steps whether that be progression within Further Education,) or employment / supported employment. This may be on an individual or group based activity.
* To make students aware of progression routes available to them and how their learning is related to them.
* To develop resilience in every learner by fostering a coaching and mentoring approach.
* To manage day to day safeguarding issues and escalate where appropriate.
* Any administrative duties as specified by PAL.
* Such other duties commensurate with your post, skills, knowledge and experience.
Essential Requirement:
* Level 2 in English and Maths.
* Learning Support Assistant Qualification or equivalent, Support/ Teaching at Level 2 or above.
* Evidence of commitment to personal development.
* Experience of working within an educational environment.
* Extensive experience of working with young people or adults who have learning difficulties or present challenging behaviour.
* Experience of providing differentiated learning support.
* Knowledge of EHC plans and review process.
* Knowledge of what constitutes effective support and learning.
* Knowledge of what constitutes effective monitoring of student progress.
What we offer:
* 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
* LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions.
* Free Gym Membership.
* Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
* 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
* Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
* Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
* Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
* Free onsite parking.
* On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
* Cycle to work scheme and much more.