Job Description
Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for a Learning SupportTrainer to join our Student Experience and Pastoral team to support a range of neurodiverse students across DCG's fantastic campuses. This role is based at our iconic Roundhouse campus.
The opportunity
You will play a crucial role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere in the colleges Base-Rooms. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one and small group coaching sessions, managing the daily operations of the Learning Support Base Rooms, identifying and addressing student support needs, and acting as a Mental Health First Aider to support students' wellbeing.
About you
You will have a passion for education, an energy to invest in the students you support and an ability to drive and implement new initiatives. If youre positive, motivated, and have a understanding of sector frameworks, SEND code of practice, and experience with Additional Learning Support we would love to hear from you!
The Benefits
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
* Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
* TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
* Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
* Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
* Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
* Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
* Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies- We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities and the person specification, please click on the Apply link below.
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