Higher Education (HE) Learning Support Specialist required at Exeter College

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Higher Education (HE) Learning Support Specialist

Salary: £24.88 per hour
Hours: Variable hours over 3 days
Contract: Fixed term (up to 1 year)

Exeter College, as a degree level provider, has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework for England. Only a small handful of universities and university level providers have been ranked as Gold. This makes it a very exciting time to join Exeter College, as it looks to expand its HE provision. You could be part of this expansion, and joining a support department that has been graded as outstanding.

We are looking for proactive, caring and professional people to provide 1:1 or small group study skills support to HE
learners with specific learning difficulties, and/or mental health issues. This role will require you to work closely with tutors and subject lecturers to help learners succeed on their main programme of study. This is an exciting, challenging and varied role that will suit an experienced professional who is able to work on their own initiative as well as being a highly proactive team player. You must hold a L5 SPLD qualification, as well as a professional membership of Patoss, Dyslexia Guild, BDA or ADSHE.

Exeter College is a dynamic place to work. We are in the Times top 100 employers and we offer a great range of free staff wellbeing activities ranging from mindfulness to pottery.

Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date for receipt of application forms: 23rd August 2018
Interview date: 31 August 2018

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.

Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

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