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Location

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £16,437.93 – £18,015.49 per annum.

Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children’s Act 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Background to the Post

The Personal Learning Advisor (PLA) is responsible for delivering tutorials to groups of learners and individuals to meet study programme requirements. This includes monitoring the progress of students, delivering the pastoral tutorial programme; and providing support by signposting the students to other support services in the college. PLA’s will work with a defined caseload of individuals and cohorts of learners.

The PLA will report directly to an identified Head of Department and receive direction, support and supervision from the Tutorial Manager for tutorials for standardisation of practice, training and development.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts)

Essential Attainments:

● A professional, academic or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above in the subject area where you will be working.
● English language qualification at Level 2 (e.g. GCSE) or above or a willingness to undergo personal skills development to achieve Level 2 English during the first 12 months of the post.
● Experience of working with and supporting young people under 19 years old within the broad context of education.
● Ability to make own travel arrangements to all sites of Warwickshire College.
● Demonstrate excellent IT skills and have previous experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.
● Effective administration skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
● A flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
● Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with colleagues at every level across the organisation.
● An ability to work well within a team and to relate to both staff and students.
● Willingness to undertake necessary training.
● Patient and non-judgemental in approach.
● Ability to empathise and employ listening skills.
● Self-motivated and the ability to motivate students to achieve goals.
● Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
● Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

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Salary

£22.88k - £25.08k per annum