Specialist Support Practitioner HE

Newcastle College; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 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 dedicated team supporting students with additional learning needs and disabilities. You will deliver high quality one-to-one or small group support to HE students, helping them achieve their goals within an inclusive college environment.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and support off-site provision. We value inclusivity, collaboration and excellence, and offer a supportive community at Newcastle College with

Qualifications

• Warm, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 5 qualification

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 5 or above

Job description

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, Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

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

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy

• 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.

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. If you feel you have the passion and commitment to help prepare our students for their future and want to be part of an inclusive and vibrant college community

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 we are a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices, and employers across the UK. Newcastle College's 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.

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

1. Being both inclusive and diverse 2. Trusting and respecting our communities 3. Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively 4. Inspiring excellence and curiosity.

Whatever your role, you will have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across all seven NCG colleges and share expertise, innovate and accomplish real change for our learners.

At Newcastle College, our values are not just about what we do, but also about how we do things. Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation; we expect all our staff to demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values. 1. Being both inclusive and diverse 2. Trusting and respecting our communities 3. Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively 4. Inspiring excellence and curiosity.

To view Job Description, Person Specification and NCG Values Pack please click the document attachment at the bottom of this advert. No agency applications will be accepted. NCG reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

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