Academic Support Worker
University College Birmingham
Birmingham
- £20,143 - £20,707 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- (pro rata of £22,847 - £23,487)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 August 2022
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UCB’s highly regarded Disability Support team as an Academic Support Worker. You will be joining a growing team at an exciting time in UCB’s development, and will be supporting students in a range of first class teaching environments.
As an Academic Support Worker, you will be providing high-quality in-class support for FE students with an SpLD or disability. In addition, you will provide 1:1 appointments in one of UCB’s Academic Skills Centres.
You will have experience of supporting learners with an SpLD or disability, strong inter-personal and communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Further, you will have excellent record-keeping skills and be able to report on student progress.
Benefits:
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Excellent staff development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice car leasing, tech and cycle schemes
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking
- Hybrid Working Opportunities
- Free Gym Membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing Date - Monday 15 August 2022 at midday.
Standard information:
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted UK University of the Year in the prestigious 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. We are also the best university for Student Support. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students.
UCB has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick (Ranked sixth in the 2022 Guardian League Tables and named the runner-up in the Times University of the Year 2022 and the Times University of the Year 2022 for Teaching Quality).
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
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About University College Birmingham
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- University College Birmingham
- Summer Row, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B3 1JB
- United Kingdom
Who are we?
We are University College Birmingham Sixth Form Centre, opening in the city centre in September 2024 and teaching an A-level curriculum. We are unashamedly ambitious and strive for the best academic outcomes for our students, explicitly teaching character education so students are prepared to live purposeful, flourishing lives.
We have a unique opportunity to work together to develop provision that combines the knowledge rich content of A-level with the contextual learning opportunities provided by University College Birmingham, a University recognised locally and internationally for its vocational excellence, with world class facilities for you to integrate into your curriculum.
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Starting small in year 1, we aim to grow to accommodate up to 700 students in our third year in our £5.5 million state-of- the- art Sixth Form Centre, with a curriculum that aligns with the strengths of University, underpinned by support from the University’s professional services’ team.
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We will widen horizons and foster aspiration through an enrichment programme that educates students in the needs of the local and global economy, ignites their passions, and gives them the expert advice they need to choose careers where they can make their mark.
We understand you are our greatest asset, and have a commitment to your career development and your personal wellbeing, offering an enhanced benefit package which can include funded post graduate and professional qualifications.
You can find out more about University College Birmingham, its rich history and future vision here:
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