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Learning Support Officer - SEND

Learning Support Officer - SEND

South Bank University Sixth Form

56 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1QS

Salary:
£16,917.50 - £21,715 per annum + perks and benefits package
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 June 2018

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint two Learning Support Officers in our SEND department. A new school, occupying purpose built, state of the art buildings and facilities, South Bank UTC opened in September 2016 and specialises in STEM subjects for 14-19 year olds.  

We offer a forward thinking, innovative curriculum built on high academic standards, learning in a technical context, close links to employer and university partners and a professional environment. London South Bank University is our main sponsor and we are co-sponsored by Skanska UK, King's College NHS Trust and Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust who support our work closely in offering real-life employer projects, developing authentic, contextualised learning. 

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with young people to motivate and inspire the best out of them.  The successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the work of the teaching team across the UTC in driving attainment and achievement by working in small groups or on a one to one basis with students who require additional support. The successful candidates should have a flair for the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or be keen to learn about these subjects.

These roles offer excellent CPD opportunities, wonderful students, an innovative education vision, and great links to industry and higher education . You have the opportunity to play a central role in creating an exceptional school – if this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

To find out more, please visit our website.  

To apply, please download the Applicant Info pack.  

Application Deadline: 5pm on Monday 4th June 2018

South Bank Engineering UTC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting all stakeholders of our school community.  We conduct rigorous recruitment processes, including the assessment of applicants’ suitability to work with young people.  All staff hold an enhanced DBS check and must provide two references on application, one being from your most recent employer.

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About South Bank University Sixth Form

Overview 

South Bank UTC is a school based in Brixton, South London with a focus on technical and practical education specialising in Engineering and Health. The school’s curriculum is created with industry partners including London South Bank University, Skanska, Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College NHS Foundation Trust to ensure students get real world experience and skills to prepare them for future employment. The UTC offers entry into Year 10 and Year 12 for those with a passion for engineering or health and the drive to receive a specialist education alongside traditional GCSEs, A-levels or BTECs. 

Specialist Curriculum

South Bank UTC is STEM focused, and its specialisms are design with sponsors to ensure everything they do gives students the best career opportunities. They focus on areas of growth and excel in teaching the skills needs to thrive in jobs, higher education and apprenticeships. 

Engineering is about more than just building things: it is creative, practical and aims to make the world a better place for future generations. The engineering curriculum has been designed to ensure students are ready for the future. Alongside traditional GCSEs or A-Levels, students are given a unique opportunity to excel with hands on practical engineering skills. South Bank UTC facilitates the development of personal skills as well as academic and technical knowledge, with projects and trips designed to ensure our students are highly employable.

Healthcare is bigger than you think. There are 350 different NHS careers, ranging from Doctors, Nurses and Midwives to Physios, Educators, Engineers and Technicians, not to mention the many other jobs in the wider health and health tech sectors. Our Health curriculum is designed to set students up with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their dream career and make a real difference to the world. Students study science-based A Levels or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, giving them a range of knowledge and skills that can be used in work or further study.

Facilities 

South Bank UTC is STEM focused, meaning students have the chance to learn scientific theory alongside practical and hands on work in advanced labs and engineering and  health-specific teaching suites.

Students have access to cutting-edge computing and information technologies to facilitate the study of emerging digital technologies, allowing them to learn, think, design and analyse in a digital environment. 

The UTC has world-class facilities for engineering and science, including incredible engineering workshops, digital engineering facilities, brand new science labs and access to virtual reality, 3-D printing, robotics and 360 degree video.

University sponsorship 

South Bank UTC is proud to be part of the LSBU Group. London South Bank University is one of London’s longest established universities. It has extensive links with employers and world leading facilities, which allow UTC students to get ahead with unique opportunities to work with University lecturers and students. 

London South Bank University has trained half of all Nurses in London. South Bank UTC students will have the opportunity to be interviewed and offered places in Year 12 to oversubscribed health degree courses at the University. This unique opportunity puts UTC students ahead of others.

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