Job Title: Numeracy Tuition Support Staff
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £19,719 – £21,509 per annum, pro-rata (Actual £13,369 – £14,583).
Job Type: Part Time, Term-time only (until 15th July, 2022)
Closing Date: 10am Monday 17th January 2022
The College is located in Hulme a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links. It is one of the largest Sixth Form Colleges in the country and rated as Outstanding at the last Ofsted Inspection.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To offer high level support to A level and BTEC students at both level 2 and 3 with a focus on improving identified gaps in students’ knowledge, skills and behaviour through a quality tuition programme as developed by the Numeracy Tuition Support Coordinator(s).
- Work with small groups of students (expected group sizes are 3 to 5 students) who meet the criteria for support as set out by the Department for Education’s 16-19 Tuition Fund.
- Undertake supportive assessment of students’ progress
- To record students’ progress in the group and work with appropriate staff to further support students where progress is not taking place.
- Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievements.
- To support students’ learning by working with them to understand the activity and using appropriate strategies to keep students ‘on task’ and engaged in the work set
- To have knowledge and experience of, or be willing to learn strategies for supporting students with learning difficulties and be able to use appropriate programmes of learning
- To promote the inclusion of all students, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young people within the college.
- To establish good relationships with students, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- To encourage students to act and learn independently as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of department resources as directed by the Numeracy Tuition Support Coordinator(s).
- To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations.
- To attend relevant meetings where required.
- To participate in relevant training and performance development as required.
- To adhere to College health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems.
- To adhere to College policy on equality and diversity.
- To adhere to College policy on Safeguarding.
The Candidate:
Essential Experience:
- Experience of using technology in an educational capacity e.g. iPads, pc, smart board, camera
- Excellent standards of literacy and numeracy
- Have a clear understanding of the Numeracy and Literacy within a post-16 Curriculum
- Ability to work with and motivate students
- An understanding of health and safety, and child protection issues
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Able to work creatively and sensitively with students
- Able to form effective working relationships with students and staff from across the College
- Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and ability to use the internet
- Familiarity with, or willingness to train on, remote learning technology
- Positive and Enthusiastic
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and able to adapt to change quickly
- Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks
- Excellent communications skills
- Able to work within a team
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
To apply for this role please click APPLY and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for a link to the Application Form.
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Educational Support Assistant, Tuition Support Assistant, Tuition Support, Learning Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Difficulties, Support Staff, Learning Assistant will be considered for this role.
