Learning Support Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Fircroft College of Adult Education

Fircroft College of Adult Education
Fircroft College of Adult Education
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Fircroft is a residential college occupying a former Cadbury family home, set on six acres of beautiful grounds in Selly Oak, Birmingham.

We were originally founded to provide educational opportunities for some of the most disadvantaged and excluded members of society.

One hundred years on from the birth of Fircroft College, its mission of 'social justice' is more relevant than ever.


We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide learning and pastoral support to students and assist with the work of Student Services.


To be considered for this role you must have good experience and knowledge of a range of learning needs, difficulties and dealing with people with different requirements and have experience in successfully implementing a range of learning support strategies.


The right person will be someone who enjoys working at a fast pace with a variety of different tasks, who is self-managed with a strong work ethic, who has a positive outlook and a 'can do' attitude and who is a completer/finisher.


Responsibilities:


  • Collaborate closely with Coordinator, Tutors and Learners to support learning
  • Provide learning support based on initial discussion of need and agreed strategies
  • Promote learner independence and motivation
  • Enable use of assistive technologies and resources
  • Research specific learning support needs
  • Complete records relevant to learning support
  • Review and feedback on the effectiveness of support for specific learners
  • Assist with student services work including dealing with student enquiries, admissions paperwork, reception and admin duties.

Benefits include:


Free parking, free meals, free refreshments, generous annual leave, generous pension scheme, health cash plan, NUS discounts, unique work environment and 6 acres of beautiful grounds to explore.


Interviews to take place:
the week commencing: TBC

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week


Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 08/04/2024
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