Education Support Worker

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The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College

Buxton and Leek College is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.

The Additional Learning Support team at Buxton & Leek College are seeking Education Support Workers to join their highly successful team across all campuses at the University of Derby, which include Kedleston Road & the iHub at Infinity Park.

About Role

We are seeking Education Support Workers to work with a diverse range of students with Special Educational Needs and Specific Learning Difficulties.

The Additional Learning Support team provides a range of support for students across a varied curriculum from pre-entry to higher degree apprenticeships, who may have a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The role will enable students to access the educational and personal development opportunities offered by the college, and support them with all their individual needs.

Your focus will be supporting learners alongside their educational journey meeting their diverse requirements, and also spend some time supporting learners in and out of class sessions, both online and in person.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team of Educational support workers, and an opportunity to support young people in all aspects of their learning and development.

You must be able to work well within a team and across-college departments and with the ability to work independently, when required. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students as well as their parents or carers. A resourceful, learner-focused approach is required as you will be involved in creating individual support strategies, working collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues and maintaining accurate records of interventions and progression.

You will be educated to at least Level 2 English & Maths and have already gained some experience supporting 16 to 19 year olds or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities. You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role.

Annual leave accrual
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development