Learning Support Facilitator Permanent, Full Time or Part Time, Term Time only (39 weeks a year) Monday – Friday 8.45am – 4.15pm (32.5 hours per week, although a job share will be considered) Role Summary Learning Support Facilitators help our students to develop good study skills and support them to succeed on their chosen courses.
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience of supporting students aged 16-19 years old.
Proficiency in maths at GCSE level would be an advantage.
The full-time annual salary for the role is £23,957 inclusive of the fringe allowance.
The actual annual salary, based on 0.76 FTE (5 days/ 32.5 hours a week) is £18,303.15 per annum inclusive of fringe allowance.
Responsibilities for the Learning Support Facilitator: * To be responsible to the Learning Support Manager and to work as part of a flexible and supportive team to help students gain full access to their chosen courses.
* To support students to overcome barriers to learning so they are able to work as independently as possible.
* To support students in class, during private study sessions to develop effective study skills, good organisation and work habits.
* To liaise with the Learning Support Manager and Teachers in reporting on students progress, attendance and identifying any problem areas.
* Maintain effective records of support work undertaken as directed, ensuring the confidentiality of these records in accordance with Data Protection and Disability Discrimination legislation.
* To participate actively in team meetings and training programmes where appropriate.
Act as a reader or scribe for students during examinations.
* Any other duties which may reasonably be required within the overall purpose and scope of the job, such as admin duties and use of internal record keeping.
* To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to safeguarding, equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety and data protection, in line with College policies.
* To do other tasks as reasonably requested by the Godalming College management team or Learning Support Manager from time to time Essential Experience and Skills * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with all members of staff and students * Good written communication skills to assist students who need a scribe for examinations * The ability to work on your own initiative * Good organisational skills and ability to identify and agree priorities and meet deadlines set * An appreciation of safeguarding confidential information and personal data • An affinity with 16-19-year olds Essential Personal Qualities * Empathy and willingness to help solve problems * Able to work in a team * Be proactive and self-starting and able to manage their own time efficiently * Flexible and adaptable to change * Well organised and self-motivated • Initiative and continuous desire to improve Full details and an application form can be downloaded on our website