Learning Support Co-ordinator

Learning Support Co-ordinator (HE & FE)

Full-time | Permanent | £23,231-£27,552 per annum

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our additional learning support team as a Co-ordinator for specialist support.

You will have substantial experience of working with students with disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties on a one-to-one basis, and will similarly demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the effects of specific learning difficulties on language and learning in an HE/FE context. When working with students with other disabilities, you will also have an in-depth knowledge of how these disabilities affect particular areas of learning.

As Co-ordinator, you will have an awareness of the strengths which students with specific learning difficulties can bring to a learning situation, and the skills to help students to make use of these strengths, and overcome any barriers to their learning. You will also seek to assist students from Access and Level 3 courses onto higher education programmes.

You will have knowledge of the issues facing both Higher and Further Education Student Services, have the flexibility to undertake evening and weekend work as required, and experience of effective work within a multi-disciplinary team.

City College Plymouth is one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, and our team of over 600 talented staff support over 12,000 students each year and each plays a part in making the College a nationally recognised learning environment.

The College offers a range of teaching, business support and Apprenticeship opportunities, so if you want to be rewarded well for investing in people’s futures - we want to hear from you.

City College Plymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is an equal opportunities employer.