Learning Support Practitioner
Newham Sixth Form College
Newham, London
- Expired
- Salary:
- £12.09 per hour
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2017
Job overview
Learning Support Practitioners
£12.09 per hour
1x permanent and 1x maternity leave cover to June 2018, term-time only
Ref: OP/14/TES for permanent post
OP/15/TES for maternity leave cover
As one of the largest sixth form colleges in London (more than 2,500 students), we are a non-selective, diverse and secular college, proud to have launched 50,000 young people onto university, training and employment since we were founded in 1992. Rated by Ofsted as ‘good’ in all areas in 2015, our results for A-levels and vocational study are impressive - a massive 90% of applicants progressed to university in 2016.
The college combines great facilities with quality teaching and high standards, including a new multi-million pound building, providing a state-of-the-art technology-enabled learning resource centre, drama studio and café.
We have exciting opportunities for two enthusiastic Learning Support Practitioners to join our Inclusive Learning Team, one on a permanent basis and one on a fixed-term basis to June 2018 to cover maternity leave. You will support students develop their academic and vocational knowledge and skills that relate to their chosen programmes of study at every level, from Entry 1 to A2 students, to achieve their educational aspirations.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information on this vacancy.
For further details or for an application pack for the above vacancies, please visit www.newvic.ac.uk/jobs/index.htm or telephone 020 7540 0601 (24 hours) or email jobs@newvic.ac.uk .
We are also looking to create a pool of sessional learning support practitioners to provide cover as and when required. Please indicate on your application form if you will be interested in this.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Closing date: 12 noon, 30 November 2017.
NewVIc strives to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Due to the nature of our business and environment, the post for which you are applying is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that candidates must disclose ‘spent convictions, cautions and reprimands’. A copy of our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Policy is available on request. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Attached documents
About Newham Sixth Form College
Welcome to the NewVIc
NewVIc is a highly successful and expanding college. The demand for post-sixteen education in this part of London is considerable and we play a key role in providing a wide programme of opportunities for students in our community. We have high expectations of ourselves as a college and, also, of our students. Our results to date have shown that such expectation has not been misplaced.
We’re looking for staff who are enthusiastic about education, well qualified in their area of expertise, enjoy working with young people and are prepared to assist in the further growth and development of this college. At NewVlc, you will find a spirit of friendliness and teamwork, enabling us to face future challenges with confidence.
If you feel you have something to offer and are excited at the prospect of working with us then please take a look at our current vacancies.
About our college
Our college combines high quality facilities with excellent teaching, tailored support and a strong sense of community. An investment of £9m in a new building has provided a state-of-the-art technology enabled learning resource centre.
NewVIc is a place to learn, thrive and achieve. We encourage and support students to become resilient independent thinkers and learners; we challenge them to see and think in new ways – to look at the world afresh.
The college has a vibrant, diverse culture rooted in ambition and equality. Artists rub shoulders with engineers.
We offer our students the most extensive choice of academic and vocational pathways in Newham, this means young people can choose the course that suits their interests and strengths, and that will best equip them to achieve their goals.
Our offer to you
The college supports the professional development of its staff. A strong team culture in the college provides a stimulating environment in which to develop your skills.
The college offers salary sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers, CycleScheme, PhoneScheme and ComputingScheme.
We also participate in the Local Government Pension and Teacher Pension Schemes, as well as offering generous leave entitlements.
Staff also have access to free parking.
Our Local Area
East London is a vibrant and culturally exciting district which stands amongst the fastest growing destinations in the capital. Home to many of the Olympic 2012 venues and events, the area is benefiting massively from redevelopment and renewed interest from buyers Stratford Mall and Westfield Shopping Centres are 20 minutes away along with the bus terminal and rail stations (Central line, Jubilee line, District line, Hammersmith & City line, DLR and National Rail links).
How to Apply
Our vacancies are listed on our website http://www.newvic.ac.uk/jobs/index.htm. To apply please complete the online application form. Further information including the job description and application guide for each post can be found on the full advertisement.
Questions about our rolesPlease contact us with any questions you have about the roles, terms and conditions or application process. We can be contacted on 020 7540 0601 or jobs@newvic.ac.uk
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