The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an Learning Facilitator to join the Additional Learning Support (ALS) team,supporting young people with additional needs to be successful on their chosen course across a variety of curriculum areas. Suitable applicants must possess a Level 2 qualification in English, Mathematics and ITQ or a willingness to work towards the qualifications in a timely manner. A relevant qualification in Learning Support alongside a First Aid qualification would also be desirable for this role. Successful applicants will have previous experience supporting learners in a variety of curriculum settings and with a range of disabilities and/ or learning needs. FE experience is desirable but not essential. Main Duties for this role include: To provide effective support to students on a range of programmes with individuals with differing needs to enable them to meet their learning objectives. To work with identified students in supporting the delivery of the objectives as set out in individual Education and Health Care Plans. To support learners in or out of class, on work placements and during lunch and break times as required to ensure the safety of the students To check equipment used by learners and report any requirements to teaching staff to ensure efficient, safe and effective use of resources To liaise with teaching staff regarding the needs of individual learners, and assist in the preparation of teaching materials to ensure effective learning To assist with assessment where appropriate and support the delivery of access arrangements for summative examinations if required to ensure there are no barriers to the learner achieving their full potential Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you? We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of: 38 days annual leave inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays) Local Government Pension Scheme Real Living Wage Employer Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links Long Service Recognition and Awards Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team. Life Assurance Cycle to work Retail discounts Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments Onsite Starbucks café Pre-employment Screening All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide; Evidence of your right to work in the UK Proof of Identity A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview. Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
