About Us
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Grwp Llandrillo Menai was established in 2012 as a result of mergers between Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It employs 2,000 staff and delivers courses to around 21,000 students, including over 1,500 higher education students, across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd.
The Grwp aims to support the economy of North Wales by equipping local people with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region. The Grwp's wide range of courses, high quality learning experiences, first-class facilities and talented staff all contribute towards the achievement of these goals.
Additional opportunities to study locally for degrees and professional qualifications enable more young people and mature learners to achieve their potential. A University Centre at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus provides fabulous facilities for the Grwp's Higher Education students.
Our mission of 'Improving People's Futures' captures what we are about as a further education organisation. Although delivering successful qualifications is essential to us, we also make a significant impact on social cohesion and economic development. We aim to be at the heart of our communities and to be the skills engine that drives the success of North Wales.
Job Purpose
To support learners enrolled on the Junior Apprenticeship Vocational Programme at Grwp Llandrillo Menai, enabling them to make the most of their potential and fully engage with the learning opportunities available to them. To support and assist teaching staff in the academic, social and pastoral care of learners.
You will work closely with a range of college tutors, including both subject specialists and learning support specialists, as well as with learners across the programme. You will be supporting young learners as they transition into a college environment, promoting independence, confidence and engagement in vocational learning. Every encouragement will be given to demonstrate initiative and to work effectively as part of a team. There will be an expectation to participate in relevant staff training activities and to continually develop the skills necessary to be as effective as possible in this role.
Contract Type - Fixed term to July 2027
Weekly hours - 25 hours
Number of weeks - 38 weeks
Annual Leave -
?28 days leave per annum(01 September to 31 August).
?All normally observed public holidays, determined annually.
?Up to 5 days efficiency closure days per annum, determined annually.
?Part Time contracts will receive a pro rata entitlement to the above. xsngvjr
Term Time contracts will receive a pro rata entitlement to the above paid as part of annual salary.
Pension provider - Local Government Pension Scheme