Learning Facilitator

As a Learning Facilitator at our Kettering/Corby Campuses you will play a pivotal role in the success of the students through:

• Supporting the development of study 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.
  
  Educated to Level 3 (A level or equivalent) standard
• 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
• Experience of working effectively with people/clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records
• Good organisation skills to meet deadlines working on own initiative
  
  The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:"Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and"Tresham"College"in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;"Shuttleworth"College,"a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport"alongside"Silverstone"race circuit."To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training. Safeguarding our Students The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.