0.8 Part Time Learning Support Worker (Dyslexia)

As one of the largest and most successful further education colleges in Europe, and rated level 2 (good) by Ofsted, The Manchester College provides education and training to a wide range of learners and clients across the City of Manchester and beyond. The mission of the college is to deliver a high quality, inclusive and comprehensive curriculum, in an accessible and flexible way.

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city: from Openshaw and Harpurhey in the North to Wythenshawe and West Didsbury in the South, as well as several locations in the city centre. Each site has its own specialist, cutting edge facilities and resources within a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

With this in mind, we currently have an opportunity for a Part Time Learner Support Worker (SpLD) to work Term Time only within the Supported Learning department.

As directed by the ALS Manager you will provide support for students that have been diagnosed as dyslexic. You will work in the dyslexia team and provide the following types of support; 1-1, small group and/or on-line support using a multi-sensory approach. You will undertake administration responsibilities and implement procedures within agreed timescales

Key responsibilities (but not limited to) are as follows:

-To develop and deliver high quality dyslexia support
-Develop materials appropriate for 1-1 support and workshop based support
-To liaise with curriculum/ dyslexia tutors and outside agencies to ensure consistency of provision and the fulfilment of learner needs.
-Assisting learners in developing learning strategies to enable them to become independent learners and advise of their academic progress.
-Contribute to learner progress through the on line College LIP/Promonitor process and keep up to date records.

Qualifications, skills and experience:
-Hold a dyslexia level 3/5 support qualification or working towards a level 5.
-Experience of working in an educational environment supporting learners in FE/HE
-Experience and responding to the specific issues faces by learners with dyslexia and other SpLD`s
-Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, apply today.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the role profile for shortlisting purposes.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications and experience. All salaries are subject to job evaluation.