Learning Support Practitioner
Location:
Camborne Salary:
£22,891.50 FTE / CC23 / £11.90 per hour (actual pro-rata salary £6,424.85 plus holiday pay £939.02, total pro-rata salary £7,363.87, £13.64 per hour) Terms & Conditions:
Part Time, Term Time (15 hours/36 weeks), Support Contract Closing Date:
5 January 2025 Interview Date:
W/C 13 January 2025
About the Role Based at our Camborne campus, we are looking for a positive-minded person to support individual learners or small groups of learners in the achievement of their learning goals, the development of independent life and employability skills. This may be as part of an in-class support deployment or could come in the form of targeted interventions planned specifically to address the needs of young people, on a one-to-one basis.
The Learning Support Practitioner will support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) across a wide range of curriculum areas. The challenges these young people face may range from wellbeing issues to physical disabilities, and the role will involve working with a variety of young people. You must be familiar with supporting learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, or be willing to learn about this. Skills & Experience Experience of working in pre-16 post-16 education, supporting Literacy and Numeracy, and knowledge of general curriculum is desirable. The role will include supporting learners with the development of social and independent life skills. This may be across college during lunch breaks and in some instances may involve elements of personal care.
It is desirable that you are qualified to level 2 or above in Literacy and Numeracy, or willing to work towards this. Level 1 BSL or Makaton, or any other SEND or SEMH-related training or qualifications are also desirable. Applicants may also be considered based on significant skills within a vocational area, as part of strengths-based support deployment. Hours of Work This role is on a term-time basis; 15 hours per week. Term-time only 36 weeks per year. Benefits We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:
Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff. Flexible and supportive family-friendly working practices. A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons. How to Apply Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'. Contact Us If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - recruitment@cornwall.ac.uk The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals. No agency submissions please:
any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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Location:
Camborne Salary:
£22,891.50 FTE / CC23 / £11.90 per hour (actual pro-rata salary £6,424.85 plus holiday pay £939.02, total pro-rata salary £7,363.87, £13.64 per hour) Terms & Conditions:
Part Time, Term Time (15 hours/36 weeks), Support Contract Closing Date:
5 January 2025 Interview Date:
W/C 13 January 2025
About the Role Based at our Camborne campus, we are looking for a positive-minded person to support individual learners or small groups of learners in the achievement of their learning goals, the development of independent life and employability skills. This may be as part of an in-class support deployment or could come in the form of targeted interventions planned specifically to address the needs of young people, on a one-to-one basis.
The Learning Support Practitioner will support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) across a wide range of curriculum areas. The challenges these young people face may range from wellbeing issues to physical disabilities, and the role will involve working with a variety of young people. You must be familiar with supporting learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, or be willing to learn about this. Skills & Experience Experience of working in pre-16 post-16 education, supporting Literacy and Numeracy, and knowledge of general curriculum is desirable. The role will include supporting learners with the development of social and independent life skills. This may be across college during lunch breaks and in some instances may involve elements of personal care.
It is desirable that you are qualified to level 2 or above in Literacy and Numeracy, or willing to work towards this. Level 1 BSL or Makaton, or any other SEND or SEMH-related training or qualifications are also desirable. Applicants may also be considered based on significant skills within a vocational area, as part of strengths-based support deployment. Hours of Work This role is on a term-time basis; 15 hours per week. Term-time only 36 weeks per year. Benefits We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:
Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff. Flexible and supportive family-friendly working practices. A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme - discounts with major retailers. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons. How to Apply Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select 'Apply Now'. Contact Us If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team - recruitment@cornwall.ac.uk The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals. No agency submissions please:
any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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