Learning Support Trainer

at  Derby College

INTERVIEW DATE: WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for a Learning Support Trainer to join our Student Experience and Pastoral team. In this role, you will work in a thriving and progressive team, supporting a range of neurodiverse students across DCG’s fantastic campuses. You will be key in facilitating a safe and welcoming inclusive learning environment, in the college’s Base-Rooms. These spaces are a hive of activity, where students can access support to reach their potential at DCG.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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Job Description

• To work in a non-teaching capacity, supporting students presenting with learning support requirements in any location across DCG outside of the classroom, which includes delivering one to one and small group coaching sessions
• Managing the daily operations of the Learning Support Base Rooms
• Providing a student-centred approach to identifying support needs and completing student support plans
• Act as a Mental Health First Aider supporting students with their wellbeing
  You will have a passion for education, an energy to invest in the students you support and an ability to drive and implement new initiatives. If you’re positive, motivated, ready to learn new skills and be a role model we’d love to hear from you!
  If you’d like to come and take a look at where you might be working, reach out to sophie.sanderson@derby-college.ac.uk and we will arrange this for you prior to interview!