Learning Support Officer, Animal Care. Job in Widnes Education & Training Jobs

Eden Brown Synergy; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading FE College in Widnes is seeking a part-time Learning Support Officer to join their Animal Care team. The role involves providing tailored support to learners with additional needs and ensuring they are engaged in their learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for helping students succeed. This temporary role offers a competitive hourly rate of £18 and is set to start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational or care setting.
• Understanding of needs of learners with additional support requirements.
• Experience or interest in Animal Care or related subjects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students studying Animal Care courses.
• Assist learners with their coursework, practical activities, and assessments.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Flexible, team-oriented approach

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Officer - Animal Care (Part-Time, Temporary)

Location: Widnes
Hours: Part-time (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Contract: Temporary
Rate: 18 per hour

Eden Brown are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Officer to join the Animal Care team within a leading FE College in Widnes on a temporary, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the learning experience of our students studying Animal Care and related programmes. You will provide tailored support to learners with a range of additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential both in the classroom and during practical sessions. Working closely with teaching staff, you'll ensure that students are fully included, engaged, and confident in their learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students studying Animal Care courses.
• Assist learners with their coursework, practical activities, and assessments.
• Support students in developing independent learning, study, and employability skills.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with tutors and the Learning Support Team to meet individual learner needs.
• Maintain accurate records of support provided and student progress.

About You

You'll be a patient, caring, and proactive individual with a genuine passion for helping students succeed. Ideally, you'll have experience supporting young people or adults in an educational or care setting, and an understanding of the needs of learners with additional support requirements. Experience or interest in Animal Care or related vocational subjects is desirable.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• A Current DBS is also needed for this role. If you do not have a current DBS, Eden Brown can apply for one on your behalf.

This is a long term temporary role to start as soon as possible.

Application

Please apply now to avoid disappointment.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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