Learning Support Practitioner - Camborne Campus - Salary: *Actual pro rata salary £15,537.22 plus holiday payment of £2,270.82, £13.37 per hour (Full time equivalent £22,442.65) - Hours per week: 37 - Weeks per year: 36 (Term Time/Variable Hours) - Closing Date: 25 August 2024 - Interview Date: 10 September 2024*depending on remaining working weeks, the salary will change. Based at Camborne, we are looking to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to contribute to the delivery of our Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision for learners who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
This position will be based in our Foundation Learning department, with a focus on supporting learners to progress in to independence.
The purpose of our provision is to develop independent, confident and resilient learners who are prepared to engage with the wider community. We achieve this in line with our College Values, which the successful candidate will be expected to uphold:
- Learner first
- Act with integrity
- Take ownership
- EDI Matters
- Think sustainability
The purpose of the role is to support individual or small groups of learners in the achievement of their learning goals and the development of independent life and employability skills. A Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) may also support learners with communication, behaviour, emotional difficulties and social anxiety. LSPs will aim to work with learners to develop independent study skills and strategies to assist in their own learning.
It is desirable that you are qualified to level 2 or above in Literacy and Numeracy, or willing to work towards this. Level 1 BSL or Makaton, or any other SEND-related training or qualifications are also desirable. Applicants may also be considered based on significant skills within a vocational area, as part of strengths-based support deployment.
For further information, please contact our Recruitment Team - [email protected]We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff." We have generous annual leave schemes including a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
We have flexible and supportive family friendly working practices with a range of contracts available, including term time only options. We have a range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals."
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
