Vocational Learning - Adult and Community Learning

Middlesbrough College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the UK is seeking a Vocational Learning Coach for Adult Community Learning. This role involves providing specialized learning support, planning lessons, and focusing on the needs of adult learners with additional support needs. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Level 2 qualification and has a background in safeguarding. The position offers a competitive salary and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free Gym Membership

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with learning difficulties and care.
• Commitment to undertake relevant mandatory training.
• Experience in risk assessment and first aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist additional learning support within the ACL department.
• Plan and prepare lessons in collaboration with the Curriculum area.
• Monitor attention, retention, and achievement of students with Additional Support Needs.

Skills

An appropriate Level 2 qualification in supporting students

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

Youth Work or Safeguarding qualification

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vocational Learning Coach - ACL

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Adult Community Learning

Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader

Salary: £23,555.00 - £24,631.18 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: Local Government Pension

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the Specialist Additional Learning Support advisor within the ACL department.
• Work closely with the Curriculum area and have an input into planning and preparing for lessons.
• Ensure learning support is provided in all classes within the Curriculum area as managed by the Vocational Instructor.
• Prioritise the High Needs of adult learners when required.
• Attend regular Additional Learning Support Good Practice Forums, Vocational Learning Coach, and “At Risk” meetings, regularly reporting Curriculum developments to the SEN Team.
• Link with the SEN team to ensure that the attention, retention, and achievement of the students with Additional Support Needs are monitored especially the High Needs/ SEN students.

What We’re Looking For

We seek candidates who hold:

• An appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent, in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale.
• Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Youth Work or Safeguarding qualification (Desirable).
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Risk Assessment Qualification – Desirable.
• First Aid Qualification – Desirable.

What’s in it for you?

The College Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes

• Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• On-site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
• Occupational Health
• Free Flu jabs
• Free Gym Membership for all staff
• Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Chloe Downes, Curriculum Team Lead in Adult Community Learning, on [e-mail]

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.