Provide a range of support and services within the Learning Link Centre with particular focus on developing students independent study skills and promoting the integration of Study Skills into all learning programmes. The postholder will be integrated into the wider student services team to support student finance and assist with activities and events. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.
Responsibilities
* Assist students with additional needs to overcome the difficulties associated with their disability and/or learning difficulty through the development of learning strategies
* Develop an agreed support plan, which is appropriate to the students needs and demonstrates the development of techniques and strategies that will help to promote independent learning and progression
* Run small group sessions and larger presentations in some or all areas of study skills
* Provide training to students on the use of assistive technologies and software
* Assist with the co-ordination and management of support worker provision in the classroom
Skills and Qualifications
* Have a Level 4 qualification in the area of special needs, education, or information technology (IT due to the training in usage of assistive technology)
* Have at least 2 years employment experience providing student support in a learning environment
Further Information
Location: Springtown Campus.The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children.The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
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