Education Support Worker - University of Derby
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The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the College/Department
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.
About the Role
Buxton & Leek College are seeking an Education Support Worker to work with a diverse range of students with Special Educational Needs and Specific Leaning Difficulties. Based at our Leek Campus, we are looking to appoint a Education support Worker (ESW) to contribute to the delivery of our Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision for learners who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
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’.
About You
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 pro-active and 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.
Ideally you will 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.
Benefits
Annual leave accrualLocal Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Natalie Cooper, Learning Support Lead via nataliel@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk