Learning Support Practitioner - Bicton College - Salary: £22,442.65 FTE (actual pro-rata salary £12,597.75 plus holiday pay £1,841.21, total pro-rata salary £14,438.95, £13.37 per hour) - Hours per week: 30 - Weeks per year: 36 (Term-time only) - Closing Date: 21 August 2024 - Interviews: week commencing 26 August 2024 - - * depending on remaining working weeks, the salary will change. Upon appointment we can advise on the exact pay
. Based at our beautiful Bicton College in East Devon, we are looking for enthusiastic and inspiring individuals to join our dedicated and committed Learning Support Team, who provide targeted support to learners.
- The purpose of this 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 candidates will be expected to uphold:
- - Learner First
- Act with integrity
- Take ownership
- Achieve excellence together
- Learning Support Practitioners (LSPs) support individual or small groups of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a wide range of curriculum areas, including Agriculture and Land and Wildlife.
- This support includes promoting progression, development of independent life/employability skills, and preparing for adulthood.
- An interest in the land-based curriculum is desirable. Literacy and numeracy qualifications, or a willingness to work towards Level 2 are essential.
- Cornwall College recognises that many people start out on their teaching career path with a role within learning support and we actively encourage and support progression. The experiences gained when you become a LSP are invaluable if becoming a qualified teacher is the end goal.
- 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.
