Education Support Assistant - Newtownabbey 18 Hours

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Further Education College in Newtownabbey seeks an experienced Education Support Assistant to provide in-class support to learners. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, GCSEs in English and Maths, and prior experience working with individuals with disabilities. This temporary role requires 12 hours of support each week from Monday to Wednesday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
• GCSE English Language (Grade A-C) or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths (Grades A-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class one to one or small group support to learners.
• Understand barriers to learning.
• Provide support to students in literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

GCSE English Language (Grade A-C)

GCSE Maths (Grades A-C)

Experience working one to one with young people or adults

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

GCSE English Language (Grade A-C)

GCSE Maths (Grades A-C)

Job description

Overview

A brilliant opportunity has just opened up for an Education Support Assistant, to join our client, a well-known Further Education College in Newtownabbey. Our client requires an experienced learning support candidate to support the organisation on an ongoing temporary basis.

Client
Vanrath are delighted to be working alongside our client, a well-known Further Education College based in Newtownabbey.

The Ideal Person

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• GCSE English Language (Grade A-C) OR Essential Skills Level 2 or higher in Communication or equivalent
• GCSE Maths (Grades A-C) OR Essential Skills Level 2 or higher in Application of number, OR NICATS Access Maths modules
• A minimum of 12 months\' experience working one to one with young people or adults in a FE and/or HE environment
• Recent experience of supporting individuals with a disability and/or additional barriers to learning
• Recent experience of delivering study skills in an educational or training environment
• Ability to travel between campuses

Responsibilities

• As Education Support Assistant you will: Provide in-class one to one or small group support to learners
• Understand barriers to learning
• Provide support to students in literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills
• Cover a variety of issues including challenging behaviour
• Make necessary reasonable adjustments
• Provide Progress reports on students
• Organise drop-in sessions where learners can discuss particular issues

Hours: Monday 9am- 4pm, Tuesday 9am - 4.30pm, Wednesday 9am - 3.30pm

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Human Resources role in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Hall in the strictest confidence.

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