The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the (ALS) team as a Learning Facilitator, supporting young people with additional needs to be successful on their chosen course across a variety of curriculum areas.

Suitable applicants must possess a Level 2 qualification in English, Mathematics and ITQ or a willingness to work towards the qualifications in a timely manner. A relevant qualification in Learning Support alongside a First Aid qualification would also be desirable for this role.

Successful applicants will have previous experience supporting learners in a variety of curriculum settings and with a range of disabilities and/ or learning needs. FE experience is desirable but not essential.

Main Duties for this role include:

To provide effective support to students on a range of programmes with individuals with differing needs to enable them to meet their learning objectives.

To work with identified students in supporting the delivery of the objectives as set out in individual Education and Health Care Plans.

To support learners in or out of class, on work placements and during lunch and break times as required to ensure the safety of the students

To check equipment used by learners and report any requirements to teaching staff to ensure efficient, safe and effective use of resources

To liaise with teaching staff regarding the needs of individual learners, and assist in the preparation of teaching materials to ensure effective learning

To assist with assessment where appropriate and support the delivery of access arrangements for summative examinations if required to ensure there are no barriers to the learner achieving their full potential

Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?

Macclesfield College is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

This is the perfect time to join as we are delighted to announce that we are the first college in the UK to be recognised by the "art of brilliance" Investors in Wellbeing Award.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students by living our Vision of "Empowerment through Learning" It is our DNA and we push for excellence in everything we do

Benefits

2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown)

Local Government Pension scheme

Real Living Wage Employer

Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links

Long Service Recognition and Awards

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health

Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising

Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments

Onsite Starbucks café

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;

- Evidence of your right to work in the UK

- Proof of Identity

- A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period

- Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.