Specialist Support Practitioner HE

Ncg Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Newcastle College is seeking a Specialist Support Practitioner to join a passionate team that supports the achievements of students with additional learning needs and disabilities. You will deliver high quality one to one or small group support to HE students with diverse learning needs and help them access campus and curriculum.

The role also involves supporting awareness raising and understanding of access and inclusion, with flexibility to work evenings and off-site provision as needed.

Qualifications

• A warm, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing.
• Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent).
• Qualified to level 5 or above.
• Flexibility to work evenings and support off-site provision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality one to one or small group support to HE students with diverse learning needs.
• Support inclusive learning.
• Help students access campus and curriculum.
• Support awareness raising and understanding of access and inclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Inclusivity

Education

Level 5 or above qualification

Job description

Specialist Support Practitioner HE

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, GB, NE1 7

Contract: Full Time

Role Description

Do you want to make a difference every day? Newcastle College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Support Practitioner to join a passionate team that supports the achievements of students with additional learning needs and disabilities. In this vital role, you will be at the heart of student success and will:

• Deliver high quality one to one or small group support to HE students with diverse learning needs
• Support inclusive learning
• Help students access campus and curriculum
• Support awareness raising and understanding of access and inclusion

What We are Looking For

• A warm, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing.
• Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent).
• Qualified to level 5 or above.
• Flexibility to work evenings and support off-site provision.

Join Our Community

As a valued colleague of Newcastle College, you will join an inspiring and passionate team and be welcomed into a larger community of supportive colleagues at NCG. When you become part of our team, you will be given every opportunity to develop, progress, and thrive and receive benefits that put your wellbeing first.

About Newcastle College

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college offering hundreds of vocational courses, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications, alongside more than 70 degrees and higher technical qualifications, delivered through Newcastle College University Centre. We consider Newcastle College to be at the heart of the North East; a welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and safe place, where everybody can be themselves as part of our vibrant and diverse community.

We are proud to be one of seven colleges that make up NCG, one of the country's leading college groups, and a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices, and employers across the UK. Our vision is to develop the skills and talents of our students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of our region.

Newcastle College benefits from passionate and talented colleagues, who form a community committed to supporting our students to develop their skills and talents and achieve their aspirations. By joining our team, you will be part of an organisation that works in close partnership with employers and local industry to offer education and skills training that leads to real employment opportunities and makes a strong local economic impact in the North East.

Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organization, which include:

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For further details about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website sections dedicated to these topics.