Location: Milton Road Campus, 24 Milton Road East, EH15 2PQ
Salary: £31,586 - £33,389 per year pro rata. band e.(appointment is usually made at the first point of the scale)
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 24.5 hours per week
Edinburgh College are looking to recruit a resourceful and committed individual from a Professional Cookery and Hospitality background to fulfill the role of Learning Assistant within the School of Professional Cookery and Hospitality.
This is an exciting and key role within the School and the Learning Assistant will be responsible for providing specialist support to teaching staff and students in Professional Kitchens, Restaurants and Cafes. The role is to work effectively as part of a wider team of Leaning Assistants whilst specifically supporting the delivery of our cookery and hospitality curriculum. Applicants should therefore have the relevant specialist cookery and hospitality knowledge and skills to ensure the best support for learning and teaching possible.
You must be educated to a minimum level of SCQF Level 5 or equivalent in a related discipline. The successful applicant will be occupationally competent and possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry and be current and up to date with industry trends and legislations. Applicants should have experience of working in commercial kitchens, restaurants or cafes be competent in using specialist equipment and be able to demonstrate the relevant skills required to play a key role in the everyday activities the team are involved in.
Additionally, you must have the ability to communicate and relate well with cross college staff, learners of different abilities working effectively as part of a team of Learning Assistants to support the wider Schools activities.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
Please note that the successful candidate(s) may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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