Student Support Practitioner
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band E £21,750 - £23,868 pro-rata per annum (£18,690.56 - £20,498.40 actual per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2014
Job overview
Bournville College, based in the south west of Birmingham, is dedicated to the needs of our large and diverse student population. With a turnover of more than £30 million and an outstanding body of staff, we are well placed to help our students to succeed. We've created a lively, supportive and welcoming atmosphere for staff and students alike and are proud to be situated in our brand new £66 million state-of-the-art campus in Longbridge.
Ref: S774
Term Time, 39 weeks
An opportunity has arisen to join our Inclusive Learning Assessment Team.
We are looking to appoint a Student Support Practitioner to provide support to curriculum staff regarding students who have a disability and/or learning difficulty and direct support to learners with disabilities/learning difficulties enabling them to access curriculum and wider college activities.
The successful candidate will hold an appropriate Level 3 qualification or significant relevant skills/knowledge, Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE A-C or equivalent), experience of working with people with a range of learning difficulties / disabilities including Autism Spectrum Conditions, experience of supporting learners with disabilities / learning difficulties in an educational setting, experience of using IT packages including word-processing, spreadsheets and databases, experience of notetaking or commitment to undertake training.
You will also have proven experience of communicating effectively with a range of learners both on an individual basis and in group settings, confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour and proven experience of liaising effectively with tutors and outside agencies.
A recruitment pack can be downloaded from www.bournville.ac.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2014
Bournville College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check through the confidential process administered by the Disclosure & Barring Service. A conviction may not exclude candidates but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Applications will be considered from those wishing to job share.
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About South & City College Birmingham
- South & City College Birmingham
- 1 Longbridge Lane, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B31 2AJ
- United Kingdom
As well as enjoying a strong reputation locally, nationally and internationally, Bournville College is a responsible employer, providing a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for all staff.
Our mission is to be the education and training provider of first choice. The College has approximately 1,900 full time and 5,500 part time students across various curriculum areas, from basic skills to high level professional programmes. Subject areas include Art and Design, Beauty Therapy, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Languages, Media, Public Services, Science and more.
We are now based in our £66 million state-of-the-art campus in Longbridge. Providing purpose built learning, training, research and business support facilities for the next generation, Bournville College is looking forward to a bright and exciting future. Will you join us on our journey?
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