The College of West Angila
Location
King's Lynn, Norfolk | United Kingdom
Job description
JOB TITLE: LEARNER SUPPORT OFFICER (TEACHING ASSISTANT)
LOCATION: KINGS LYNN (FRESH START PROGRAMME)
HOURS: TERM-TIME ONLY (36 WEEKS PER YEAR), 2 - 5 DAYS PER WEEK
SALARY: £11.72 - £11.82 PER HOUR (£22,551 - £22,751 FTE)
Learner Support Officers offer one to one and group support to learners both inside and outside of the classroom through a range of activities based on individual learner needs. You will work closely with the wider additional learning support team and the fresh start team, as well as with designated learners.
We are recruiting to roles with a variety of hours on offer, with a minimum of 2 days per week.
CWA are recruiting for additional Learner Support Officers to work with learners on our Fresh Start programme. Our Fresh Start programme creates a supportive and positive learning environment which is intended to develop study skills, as well as raise attainment and self confidence for our learners. Our programmes support them towards a City & Guilds qualification in Employment Skills through 7 week blocks of lessons; and successful students can progress throughout the year, from Entry Level through to Level 2. Throughout the course you'll help them to develop valuable life, communication, study and employability skills alongside obtaining English and maths qualifications.
The Fresh Start team work with colleagues across CWA to provide our learners with employability skills, personal development and help them on their path to further study or employment.
This is a chance to make a real difference to young people who have had previous difficulties in their educational career.
This role will involve working in both our main stream and Fresh Start teams
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Additional Learning Support team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for curriculum staff,plusfive College closure days, plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Mandy Beck on [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Friday 15 March 2024
Interviews are provisionally booked for 21 March 2024 at the main Kings Lynn campus
Previous candidates need not apply
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
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£11.72 per hour
