[ref. u6073601] ALS Student Support Worker
Additional Learning Support
Hourly Rate: £12.23 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours
Reference: REC2022 | Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024
Are you passionate about education and wondering how you can make a real difference? Do you want to work with students to help them to achieve their learning goals?
The opportunity
Barnsley College is looking for an ALS Student Support Worker to make a big impact. Working in this professional environment, you will support learners with any additional support needs, some of whom will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
This is a hands on, rewarding opportunity for a Student Support Worker to help and support our students with their day-to-day experience at Barnsley College. You will provide personal and curriculum support in accordance with the individual needs of our apprentices and learners, sitting in on classes to aid their learning and understand the processes they need to follow.You will work with a range of learners with individual learning needs, both on a 1:1 and small group basis. Your role will be to ensure that your students are working in a fully inclusive working environment and are able to access the College and the curriculum in order achieve their potential.
As an ALS Student Support Worker, you will be a key part of the team and will assist in the planning, preparation and assessment of learning, providing regular student feedback to Trainers and Managers.
Reasons to join us- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
- College gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:
- Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
- Short and Long Term development commitments
- Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
- Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
- Reward and Recognition
- Having your voice heard at every level
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
About you
We are looking for someone with the personal skills and experience to effectively support learners, dealing with challenging behaviour when it arises and helping students to develop their own coping strategies and succeed in their aspirations.Due to the nature of the role, our new Student Support Worker will require strong literacy skills and the ability to work to deadlines to complete paperwork that is subject to audit.
If you possess these qualities and want to embark on a new challenge with a leading education provider, please submit your application for review.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Sunday 6th October 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.