Support Worker - Foundation Learning

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Support Worker - Foundation Learning (Prep for Life)

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Although the SEND Faculty are based at our Knightstone Campus, this role could be based at any of our campuses within Weston-super-Mare, depending on the needs of the learners.

Day to day duties of the role

To provide individualised practical and/or personal care support to learners on all programmes within the Faculty and across the curriculum to meet individual learning needs
To support the learners on a 1:1, small group basis both within the classroom, community or workshop environment under the direction of SEND Specialist Practitioners.
To give practical and or personal care and assistance as necessary to learners with during break periods and lunch times when teaching staff are not on duty; movement in and around the college; use of college amenities (toilet, washroom, refectory, library+ facilities', college elective programme) and to prepare travel arrangements at the beginning and end of the daily session.
To seek and receive advice and support from SEND Specialist Practitioners, External Professionals as appropriate.

A creative and innovative approach to supporting learners with SEND, with an understanding of the barriers of an educational environment
An understanding of and commitment to Inclusive Learning and Disability Equality.
Previous experience of working with SEND learners preferably in an educational setting.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate in emotionally challenging situations., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston 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