Job Description

Learning Support

Permanent, Term Time Only, 37 weeks per year

Either 5 days, 37 hours per week, with working hours from 8.30 until 5.00 each day OR Part Time Hours are available over 4 days per week.

Salary: \xc2\xa320,048 - \xc2\xa321,106 pro rata (\xc2\xa310.42 - \xc2\xa310.97 per hour)

Either Somer Valley, Radstock or City Centre, Bath as a main base

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inclusion Team at Bath College. This role is key in providing excellent support to SEND Learners with EHCPs across the college, primarily on vocational courses and including English and Maths. The post holder will work with a case load of identified Learners with a variety of support needs using tools to promote independence. These will include the use of assistive technology and appropriate strategies for learners on their pathway to adulthood.

The successful candidate will be committed to a learner-centred approach in their work methods, be flexible and confident with excellent interpersonal skills. They will have a strong commitment to equality and diversity and to working with people who have faced a range of challenges and support needs.

The successful candidate will need to show enthusiasm, flexibility and good communication skills. They will also need to possess good organisation and administrative skills. The post holder will need to be able to take initiative and to be committed to supporting learners exceed their expectations.

The successful candidate will possess English and Maths at Level 2 and have a qualification in Supporting Learners (e.g. Level 3 Teaching Assistant) or be willing towards this within the first two years.

Staff Benefits:

• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme 17% employer contribution)
• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days pro rata exclusive of College closure days and public holidays.
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• \xc2\xa3500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Rewarding You \xe2\x80\x93 a fantastic employee benefits programme exclusively available for staff of Bath College
• Employee Assistance Programme \xe2\x80\x93 Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short term counselling and support service (up to four meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counsellor)
• VDU Eye Care Tests \xe2\x80\x93 The College offers all staff a voucher for a yearly eyesight test for those who are having eyesight issues when working at the computer
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

Job Ref: 21/37

Closing Date: 01/09/2023

Interview Date: TBC

Bath College