Higher Education Learner & Pastoral Support
HE Learner & Pastoral Support coordinates the provision of study and pastoral support for students on HE programmes and acts as a disability support advisor. You will provide support appropriate to the level being studied and liaising with the Wellbeing team regarding pastoral support, and signpost students to the necessary services. Your role will play a key role in engaging students to support retention and achievement of Higher Education.
You will refer learners to the Learning Support Tutor or Specialist LST for screening exercises to identify learning needs in the students' induction period, and liaise with Wellbeing to ensure support is available as appropriate. You will develop individual support plans with learners to ensure appropriate support is agreed, and students can access appropriate extensions to deadlines if needed. You will attend training or networking events which may benefit the provision of support for HE learners.
Minimum Requirements:
To apply for this role, you will need an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, recognised qualification in providing learning support, knowledge of a range of learning difficulties and how to support them, excellent communication skills, a high degree of motivation and organisational skills, and strong ability to work in a team.
Benefits: 5.5 weeks holiday paid in salary, 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS, health care cash plan, free car parking, discounted Hair & Beauty, on-site gym, staff development & training, Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme, and more!
Please be aware the college will be closed from 20th December to the 5th January. We will be unable to respond to any queries and you will not receive any updates about your application during this period.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.
New College Swindon 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
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