Personal Learning Advisor for Business, Travel & Tourism - CS11164

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £15,278.85 – £16,745.17 per annum.

Background to the Post

The Personal Learning Advisor (PLA) is responsible for delivering tutorials to groups of learners and individuals to meet study programme requirements. This includes monitoring the progress of students, delivering the pastoral tutorial programme; and providing support by signposting the students to other support services in the college. PLA’s will work with a defined caseload of individuals and cohorts of learners.

The PLA will report directly to an identified Head of Department and receive direction, support and supervision from the Tutorial Manager for tutorials for standardisation of practice, training and development.

Essential Attainments:

• A professional, academic or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above in the subject area where you will be working.
• English language qualification at Level 2 (e.g. GCSE) or above or a willingness to undergo personal skills development to achieve Level 2 English during the first 12 months of the post.
• Experience of working with and supporting young people under 19 years old within the broad context of education.
• Ability to make own travel arrangements to all sites of Warwickshire College.
• Demonstrate excellent IT skills and have previous experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective administration skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A flexible, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with colleagues at every level across the organisation.
• An ability to work well within a team and to relate to both staff and students.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.
• Patient and non-judgemental in approach.
• Ability to empathise and employ listening skills.
• Self-motivated and the ability to motivate students to achieve goals.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

For a full job description including duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the job description attached below.