A brilliant opportunity has just opened up for an Education Support Assistant, to join our client, a well-known Further Education College in Coleraine. Our client requires an experienced learning support candidate to support the organisation on an ongoing temporary basis at 23 hours per week.
Client
Vanrath are delighted to be working alongside our client, a well-known Further Education College based in Coleraine.
The Ideal Person

Minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject
GCSE English Language (Grade A-C) OR Essential Skills Level 2 or higher in Communication or equivalent
GCSE Maths (Grades A-C) OR Essential Skills Level 2 or higher in Application of number, OR NICATS Access Maths modules
A minimum of 12 months' experience working one to one with young people or adults in a FE and/or HE environment
Recent experience of supporting individuals with a disability and/or additional barriers to learning
Recent experience of delivering study skills in an educational or training environment
Ability to travel between campuses

Responsibilities
As Education Support Assistant you will:

Provide in-class one to one or small group support to learners
Understand barriers to learning
Provide support to students in literacy, numeracy, communication and IT skills
Cover a variety of issues including challenging behaviour
Make necessary reasonable adjustments
Provide Progress reports on students
Organise drop-in sessions where learners can discuss particular issues

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Educational role in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Hall in the strictest confidence.

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Education Support Assistant

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