Learning Support Assistant (Job Coach)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/10/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 26/10/2017 22:59
Salary:
£17,072 – £18,746 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
37 hours per week.
Newcastle City Learning is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Learning Support Assistant taking the role of a Job Coach to complement and develop the delivery of our provision for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
You will have experience of supporting adults and young people to develop skills and experience within the workplace. You should also have experience of working alongside other professionals/agencies to ensure that maximum progress for the learners is achieved within their chosen career pathways.
You will need to have the skills to stretch and challenge learners to develop aspirations and goals. This post requires you to be able to prioritise and organise your time in addition to working alongside employers to ensure positive relationships and the development of the service. You could also be expected to support daytime and /or evening classes at Westgate College and other venues.
At the interview stage, you will be expected to demonstrate effective communication skills and a good knowledge of systematic instruction.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not re-apply
As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.