Learning Support Advisor

Learning Support Advisor (23/239)

£22,250 FTE (£8,689.53 pro rata per annum)

17.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

Permanent

Location: Bridlington

East Riding College is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic, and financially sound organisation.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join the East Riding College in the role of Learning Support Advisor.  If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Advisor for 12 hours a week, based at our Bridlington site.  The role involves the support of learners throughout the College Day as directed by their Line Manager. The successful post holder will:

• Liaise with academic staff to provide suitable educational opportunities for learners.
• Be responsible, as directed by their line manager, for managing directed private learning (DPL) with groups of students if required.
• Undertake specific additional responsibilities, as directed by the Line Manager, such as supporting/advising vocational staff, or adapting resources.
• Liaise directly with parents, service providers and/or employers as agreed with academic staff.
• Provide interventions to individuals and small groups face to face or virtually to support learner’s progress, based on assessments by staff.

About the person

The successful candidate will have knowledge of a range of additional needs and behaviour management techniques.  You will have experience of delivering Learning Support within an educational setting working with individuals and small groups supporting with Maths and English and providing support virtually using Microsoft Teams.  You will need to have the ability to support learners sensitively and have knowledge of equality and diversity issues.  You must possess or be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in learning support.

In return for your experience and skills, we can offer you a good salary, pension membership, access to a wide range of other Group benefits and opportunities for career progression and personal development.

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 6th May 2024

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

 All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.