Learning Facilitator

Role: Learning Facilitator 

Location: Bedford College

Salary/ Benefits: From £26,000 (pro-rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s Pension, Retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Working Pattern: 37h, 37 weeks per annum 

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

About the role:

We are looking for a Learning Facilitator to join our Additional Support Department based at Bedford College. As a Learning Facilitator you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students by:

Supporting the development of study skills, including literacy and numeracy skills to students with an identified Learning Difficulty and/or Disability

Developing and maintaining resources to support the needs of students with an identified Learning Difficulty and/or Disability

Maintaining relevant documentation in line with College requirements

Providing out of class study skills support to students with an identified Learning Difficulty and/or Disability on a 1-1 or small group basis

Supporting the development of literacy and numeracy skills

Administering and assessing tests and invigilate tests such as initial assessments

Liaising with curriculum staff to support students to continue to develop their skills within the Study Centre

Maintaining and developing a range of learning resources to support students attending the Study Centre including assistive technologies.

Working with the Head of Department to allocate effective support within the Study Centre to meet the needs of students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities

About you:

Educated to Level 3 (A level or equivalent) standard

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

GCSE Maths and English (grades A* – C) or equivalent

Experience of providing support to individuals in an educational or care setting

Experience of working with students with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Recent experience of administrative work in an office environment

Experience of working with students across a wide age and ability range, and within a variety of vocational contexts

Evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs

Experience of working effectively with people/clients from diverse backgrounds

Evidence of understanding how to promote equality and diversity within the job role

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