Key Worker

Key Worker. Part Time (25 hours per week). Term Time only (35 weeks per year). Permanent.

We are looking to recruit a Key Worker to support 16 - 19 year olds with their studies in the Launch Pad within Re-engagement.  As a Key Worker you will facilitate and support the students with their learning and enhance their inclusion within the College to enable them to become successful students.

You will hold a Level 2 qualification in Learning Support together with a minimum Level 2 in maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above, or equivalent). You will have a good understanding and recent experience of providing additional support within an educational establishment as you will be working with students who are disengaged (NEET) and can present behavioural issues and some common learning difficulties.

You will have a commitment to empowering students, good communication skills and be able to demonstrate recent experience of carrying out one to ones or tutorials as you will need to be able to conduct one to one tutorials with the students every 6 weeks.

Closing date: 30 June 2019

Interviews: 09 July 2019 or 10 July 2019

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission is to equip people with the skills they need to be successful in education, in work and business and in their personal lives.

Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community. 

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