Learning Support Technician - Computing

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding facilities

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Family friendly policies and leave

DBS checks paid for by employer

Commitment to CPD

Flexible approach to work

Pension scheme contributions

Free car parking

Job summary

Wirral Metropolitan College is seeking a Learning Support Technician to join the Computing team on a part-time basis (17.5 hours/week). The role offers a salary of £12,577.50 per year and is permanent.

The post involves assisting with teaching areas, student induction, support during lessons and self-directed study, and ensuring safe operation of materials and equipment. A strong health and safety focus is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 literacy/English qualification.
• Minimum level 2 numeracy/maths qualification.
• Level 3 in discipline of study.
• Knowledge of current health & safety regulations.
• Experience organising delivery of materials and preparing them for use.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and joint supervision for the operation of relevant teaching and learning areas.
• Participate in the induction of students to the College and its facilities.
• Assist lecturers in supervising safe operation and procedures for materials, equipment and processes.
• Assist lecturers by supporting students during teaching and self-directed study and help with course planning.
• Oversee maintenance and servicing of curriculum equipment with up-to-date records and safety compliance.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Organising materials delivery

Education

Level 2 literacy/English qualification

Level 2 numeracy/maths qualification

Level 3 in discipline of study

Job description

Learning Support Technician

We are looking for a Learning Support Technician to join our Computing team. This is a 17.5 hours per week, part-time, permanent role offering a salary of £12,577.50 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest - quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and joint supervision for the operation of relevant teaching and learning areas.
• To participate in the induction of students to the College and its facilities, as required.
• To assist lecturers in supervising the efficient and safe operation of teaching and learning areas; to demonstrate and direct the safe / correct operation and procedures for the use of materials, equipment and processes to students.
• To assist lecturers by supporting students in their studies both during scheduled teaching sessions and during periods of self - directed study and provide input into course planning where appropriate.
• To oversee regular maintenance and servicing of curriculum equipment to include ensuring that records are up to date and that any remedial action is taken promptly and with due care and attention to health and safety requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum level 2 literacy/English qualification
• Minimum level 2 numeracy/maths qualification
• Level 3 in discipline of study
• Have a knowledge of current health & safety regulations
• Have experience of organising delivery of materials and preparing them for use.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a local government pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.