Student Support Worker – Barnsley College - Term time only - £21,382 pro rata

Are you passionate about education and wondering how you can make a real difference? Do you want to work with students to help them to achieve their learning goals?

This is an exciting time to join our 14 – 16 Provision. We are looking to recruit a fantastic Student Support Worker to join our team in Direct Entry and make a real difference to our students.
 

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution! 
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
   

Student Support Worker
Direct Entry 14-16
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year
£21,382 pro rata (£19,421 per annum)

Our new Student Support Worker will provide support, motivation and guidance to help students overcome obstacles they face in their lives to help them build a better future for themselves. Individuals who feel that they can take on this role should be able to demonstrate a passion for working with and supporting young people with a range of personal, social and emotional challenges.

Student Support Worker main duties:

• Act as an advocate and support students within your cohort
• Work closely with students who have an EHCP
• Support in lessons and tutorials to enhance students cultural capital
• Provide outstanding learner support that is tailored to the needs of our students
• Working closely with Teaching staff to identify individual student needs
• Encouraging learners and helping them to achieve their qualifications
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and respect
   

Having experience working in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment, where learners are supported to personalise and self-direct their own learning.

Are you caring, emphatic and resilient? Do you want to transform the lives of young people? If so, we would love to hear from you.
 

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Sunday 7th July 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

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.