Job Description
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="show-more-less-htmlmarkup show-more-less-htmlmarkup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>Join our Team!<br/><br/></strong>We have some exciting opportunities here at the College. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic <strong>Learning Support Practitioners (LSP's)</strong>, to join our team as Bank Staff.<br/><br/>You will join us on a permanent, variable hours basis, up to 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). In return, we will offer a competitive salary of £13.28- £14.36 per hour inc London Weighting.<br/><br/><strong>The Learning Support Practitioners Role<br/><br/></strong>To provide 1:1, shared in class and group support to SEN learners within the mainstream college. The LSP will deliver support to learners with SEMH, dyslexia, autism, ADHD and speech and language needs<br/><br/><strong>Key Responsibilities Of Our Learning Support Practitioners<br/><br/></strong><ul> <li>To work under the supervision and guidance of the tutor with students with mild/moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities within the Horizons or Mainstream area.</li> <li>To provide one-to-one support and group support, both direct and indirect, for students with learning difficulties and disabilities following foundation courses, primarily in the learning environment.</li> <li>To work with the Student Support Advisors and Youth Worker to provide support for students with SEMH needs and to encourage such students to attend the College</li> <li>To use learning support systems to ensure bespoke support is provided for individual supported learners<br/><br/> </li> </ul> <strong>Our ideal Learning Support Practitioners should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:<br/><br/></strong><ul> <li>A level 2 or above qualification or equivalent in relevant subject area. </li> <li>Experience of providing effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support success and progression. </li> <li>Demonstrate an ability to support, monitor and track the learner progress including attendance, behavior, and completion of vocational activity.</li> <li>Proficient IT skills</li> <li>Level 2 English & Maths or equivalent is desirable <br/><br/> </li> </ul>If you share our passion for success, then you're in the right place! Join a truly great college that is passionate about the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities.<br/><br/>Our overall mission is to unleash potential; creating better futures for our learners, businesses and communities. If you're successful in your application to join us, you would become part of a diverse community who strive for excellence in being able to support and deliver inspirational learning and excellence through career focused education.<br/><br/>At BDC we don't stand still. We're constantly investing in our people and our facilities to ensure we're delivering an outstanding experience for those who learn from us.<br/><br/><strong>For full job details and criteria, please see the attached job description.<br/><br/></strong>You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating, how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.<br/><br/><strong>PLEASE NOTE;<br/><br/></strong><ul> <li>All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.</li> <li>We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline<br/><br/> </li> </ul> <em><strong>Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people<br/><br/></strong></em><em><strong>All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.<br/><br/></strong></em><em><strong>You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. <br/><br/></strong></em><em><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.<br/><br/></strong></em><strong>Closing date for applications: </strong>31st July 2024<br/><br/>If you would like to learn more about our <strong>Learning Support Practitioners</strong> role, then please click ‘<strong>apply</strong>’ today!<br/><br/><strong>About Us<br/><br/></strong>Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities.<br/><br/>Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We’ve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.<br/><br/>By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you’ll benefit from:<br/><br/><ul> <li>a competitive salary including London Weighting</li> <li>generous holiday and pension packages</li> <li>being part of a team passionate about education and success</li> <li>links with industry and CPD opportunities</li> <li>free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes<br/><br/> </li> </ul> <strong>Join the team. Be part of it.<br/><br/></strong>To find out more about BDC, visit bdc. dot ac dot uk </div></body></html>
