Student Support Worker

Student Support Worker – Barnsley College – Variable hours – £11.89 per hour

Are you looking for a role with huge job satisfaction where no 2 days are the same?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a support worker to join the Foundation Learning team. This role will see you supporting a range of young people, on 1:1 small group and class scenarios and providing a range of support from academic to emotional needs through all aspects of the College Day. We will provide all the training that you need to enable you to do this successfully.

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities and regular staff development training
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free on-site parking
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Student Support Worker
Foundation Learning
Variable hours contract
£11.89 per hour

The Student Support Worker post is an extremely varied role. This may include being in a classroom environment supporting the teacher, joining the breakfast club, having lunch with students and regularly going out on exciting trips and visits etc.

The Foundation Learning department works with young people with various barriers to learning and this post is essential in allowing these barriers to be overcome and helping the young people to progress onto higher level courses throughout the College. This role is challenging but also comes with a huge amount of job satisfaction. Our new Student Support Worker will have some experience of working with disengaged young people and a clear desire to transform their lives. The post is based in the Fleets building which is a small provision in place to support learners in accessing a high-quality education. If you want to join a close-knit team and transform the lives of our young people, please submit an application form for review.

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Thursday 19th September 2024 – We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.