Study Support Assistant

Vacancy Filler; Cilfrew; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Health and Wellbeing support

Free car parking

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wales is seeking a dedicated Study Support Assistant to support students' learning needs. This part-time, permanent role involves fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students. Candidates should possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, alongside IT literacy. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee benefits including excellent pension schemes and health support services.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting others.
• Able to create a supportive environment for students.
• Eager to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their educational pursuits.
• Assist in creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Facilitate study sessions as needed.

Skills

Friendly personality

IT literate to Level 2

Working knowledge of MS Office

Education

Level 2 qualification in English

Level 2 qualification in Maths

Job description

Study Support Assistant (Neath College)

Are you passionate about supporting others? We are looking for Study Support Assistants to join our student support family. This role would be suited to someone with a friendly personality and someone who is eager to create a supportive environment for our students.

Salary and Hours: Scope 2, Points 14-16, £25,949 – £25,949 per annum, pro rata (Equivalent to £4,129 – £4,129 per annum). Band D. 7–12 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends). Part‑time, permanent, part‑year, 37.8 weeks per annum.

About You

We would like you to apply if you have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths and you are IT literate to Level 2 with working knowledge of MS Office.

About Us

NPTC Group of Colleges is one of the largest Further Education providers in Wales, providing almost every conceivable vocational area of education and training including an exciting and varied programme of full and part‑time courses stretching across locations from South to Mid Wales. NPTC Group of Colleges has been educating future generations for over 90 years, we believe that qualifications and training are key to many rewarding career paths, with our highly qualified teaching staff and their wealth of industry knowledge on hand we will open the door to a successful and rewarding future, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we want them to leave us having had more than just an education.

Why Work for Us?

As well as competitive salaries, our pension schemes are some of the best available. These are administered via the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and provide pensions that are increased each year in line with inflation. We contribute over £20 into your pension, for every £100 you earn. We have a range of potential flexible working options available including sabbatical leave and job share, where it meets the needs of the College.

Sickness benefits here are generous, and staff are also provided with free access to independent occupational health, the Employee Support Helpline, a 24‑hour life management and personal support helpline.

The College also employs a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Co‑ordinator, who provides support and organises very popular events across the Group, as well as providing access to a variety of free wellbeing resources. There is free car parking at all of our main colleges as well as bike storage, and if you are based in the South we can also offer a 10% discount at the Lilliput Day Nursery in Neath. The College is an educator and as such we actively promote and encourage Continuous Professional Development for all of our staff; we may even be able to contribute to the fees for higher degrees and other qualifications helpful to your job.

Benefits

On top of all this, working at the College gives us the privilege of being involved in helping our learners and our communities succeed and thrive. NPTC Group of Colleges offers far more than just good salaries.