Additional Learning Support Officer
Tameside College
Tameside
- £18,605 - £22,721 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- full time equivalent (£16,371 to £19,994 PRO RATA)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 February 2023
Job overview
Additional Learning Support Officer – Perm & Fixed Term opportunities.
Working Pattern: 36 hrs per week, Term-Time Only (38 weeks per year)
Salary: £18,605 to £22,721 full time equivalent (£16,371 to £19,994 PRO RATA)
Have you got the desire and drive to be one of our Additional Learning Support Officers? We have opportunities on a term time only basis working 38 weeks.
If you have a natural flare and an ability to motivate learners with differing needs and abilities, with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain calm whilst coming from a problem solving approach to managing challenging situations.
You’ll work alongside classroom tutors to help break down barriers and ensure that learners are able to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. Having a passion in ensuring that individual learner needs are met, contribute to raising awareness and understanding the needs of individual learners in the wider college community.
Our support colleagues go into the Local Government Pensions scheme and enjoy some really great additional benefit’s, i.e. Costa Coffee on site, Free on site Gym at Beaufort Road, onsite bakery products at Tameside One, The Restaurant at Tameside One to name but a few. Of course we offer retail discounts, a cycle to work scheme and a credit union saving club.
Having a flexible approach while supporting across a range of vocational subjects in different campuses. You’ll be breaking down barriers to enable leaners to reach their full learning potential, and you may be required to support learners with personal care needs (but we’ll discuss this at the interview. You’ll be able to support leaners from all backgrounds with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities).
Previous experience in supporting young people is an advantage (especially if this background includes SEND leaners), encompassed with a sound understanding of the issues facing young people with barriers to their learning including, but not limited to, social, emotional, behavioural and SEND would definitely be an advantage.
Closing date: 10th February 2023
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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