0.2 Student Support Worker (learning Support) Blus12756

0.2 Student Support Worker (Learning Support, Classroom) BLUS12756
HMP Ford, West Sussex
Actual Hours: 7.4 per week
Actual Salary: £26,000 per year

Our client is currently the largest national provider of Offender Learning in the UK; their highly qualified employees are fully trained in security arrangements in order for them to deliver a responsive curriculum within prisons across England 52 weeks a year.

With this in mind, they are currently seeking to appoint a part-time (working 7.4 hours per week) Student Support Worker at HMP Ford.

The purpose of this role is to ensure learners are provided with relevant and easily understood information in relation to the provision of learning and skills within the establishment, and receive continued support. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary approach that seeks to facilitate a smooth transition to the resettlement of the learner into the community.

Candidates must have relevant experience of conducting initial assessments and supporting the learning of individuals and groups with a range of abilities. You must also have experience of successfully working in an effective multi-disciplinary team and hold a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or be willing to gain this qualification within an agreed timescale.

To succeed in this role, candidates will need to have a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach to their work and the flexibility to adapt to meet learner requirements when necessary.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd August 2014

Our client is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Please note that they request a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate for this post.