Learning Support Mentor
- Recruiter
- Wiltshire College & University Centre
- Location
- Trowbridge and Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Salary
- £10,226 pro rata per annum (£8.91 p/h)
- Posted
- 04 Mar 2021
- Closes
- 18 Mar 2021
- Subject Area
- Special Needs and Supported Learning
- Job Level
- Teaching Assistant
- Job Function
- Academic Support, Student Services / Recruitment
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Part Time
25 hours p/week – Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (38 working weeks p/year)
Fixed term contract until 2nd July 2021
We have a number of exciting opportunities within our successful Learning Skills and Development Services department, working effectively with other members of the team and ensuring support to our students who have high needs or have declared support to access learning and college facilities. We have two vacancies, one at our Trowbridge site and one at Salisbury.
About the Role
Within this rewarding position, you will support individuals by a variety of ways according to their needs. This support may include, assisting learners managing their heath & wellbeing including the administration of emergency medication where appropriately trained and working with learners inside and outside the classroom environment to develop their confidence, independence and abilities.
About You
We need candidates who can engage and motivate students and support them to achieve their full potential. To apply you will hold both your English and maths qualification at Level 2 (GCSE C/4) and have experience within supporting young people and adults with profound and moderate learning difficulties.
About Us
The College is home to 13,000 students across four main campuses in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Lackham and Salisbury. We offer a diverse range of apprenticeships as well as a full suite of full-time vocational and higher education courses.
We offer a fantastic salary, access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme – all this plus you will join a supportive and welcoming team.
The College is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are proudly accredited to the Disability Confident Employer award, part of this means a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
The Closing Date
This role will close midday on Thursday 18th March 2021.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please apply via the link