Support Worker - Prep for Life
| Posting date: | 13 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,672 to £23,672 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2025 |
| Location: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Weston College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WREQ5514 |
Summary
As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as Support Worker - Prep for Life?
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
Day to day duties of the role
To provide individualised practical and/or personal care support to learners on all programmes within the Faculty and across the curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
To support the learners on a 1:1, small group basis both within the classroom, community or workshop environment under the direction of SEND Specialist Practitioners.
To work on an individual basis with learners in accordance with their individual targets and encourage aspirational attitudes to learning.
To be competent with the use of technology and associated programmes and software and to implement digital technologies to empower independence.
Required skills and qualifications
A minimum of a Level 3 SEND qualification, or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience of working with SEND learners preferably in an educational setting.
A creative and innovative approach to supporting learners with SEND, with an understanding of the barriers of an educational environment.
An understanding of and commitment to Inclusive Learning and Disability Equality.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
Day to day duties of the role
To provide individualised practical and/or personal care support to learners on all programmes within the Faculty and across the curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
To support the learners on a 1:1, small group basis both within the classroom, community or workshop environment under the direction of SEND Specialist Practitioners.
To work on an individual basis with learners in accordance with their individual targets and encourage aspirational attitudes to learning.
To be competent with the use of technology and associated programmes and software and to implement digital technologies to empower independence.
Required skills and qualifications
A minimum of a Level 3 SEND qualification, or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience of working with SEND learners preferably in an educational setting.
A creative and innovative approach to supporting learners with SEND, with an understanding of the barriers of an educational environment.
An understanding of and commitment to Inclusive Learning and Disability Equality.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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