JOB TITLE: LEARNER SUPPORT OFFICER LOCATION: KINGS LYNN HOURS: 22.5 PER WEEK, 36 WEEKS PER YEAR (TERM-TIME ONLY) SALARY: £12,638 - £12,740 PER ANNUM (INCLUSIVE OF A NON-CONTRACTUAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PREMIUM OF £1,263 PER ANNUM, REVIEWED ANNUALLY) DURATION: 12 MONTH FXED TERM CONTRACT (IN THE FIRST INSTANCE) CWA are recruiting for an additional Learner Support Officer to provide one to one support to a learner with a hearing impairment. This role involves supporting the learner in academic and practical lessons to aid their studies through BSL translation.
It is essential for the successful post holder to have at least a Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language and to have worked with young people with additional needs. It is not essential for you to have experience of supporting with the classroom and full training and support will be provided.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Additional Learning Support team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,
plus five College closure days,
plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Krissy Broughton on
[email protected] Closing date for receipt of all applications: 4 August 2024, midnight
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews. CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
