Bournemouth & Poole College has an exciting opportunity for an Academic Support Assistant to join their team working across both Bournemouth and Poole sites. You will be joining on a term time only, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive hourly rate.

Bournemouth & Poole College are the largest provider of further education and apprentices within the area. We have around 11,000 students that are from across the UK and the world. Our passion is to ensure students are qualified, find jobs and can progress in their career. We are proud to say our apprenticeships training ranks in the top 30% of colleges and we work with over 2,000 business.

The Academic Support Assistant role:

The purpose of this role is to ensure that students with additional needs are provided with a positive and supported learning experience. Academic Support Assistants enable students with additional needs to successfully complete their programme of study; helping students by working in conjunction with teaching staff to provide support on an individual or small group basis.

As our Academic Support Assistant, you will:

- To work under the direction of teaching staff (class tutors and specialist practitioners) to provide high-quality specialist support. Specialisms will include English and maths support, support for learners with Autism and/or support for learners with specific learning disabilities.

- To continually review and assess student needs and progress.

- To encourage and support students to develop their skills in working independently.

- To provide necessary support before teaching sessions, including the setting up of equipment/resources.

- To provide necessary support during teaching sessions, including helping the student to interpret notes, checking understanding of vocabulary, recapping learning.

- To provide necessary support after teaching sessions, including support for homework/completing assignments or finishing off activities set in class.

- To provide tailored support outside of the classroom as required; this may take place as a support session.

- To develop strategies to support student organisational skills.

- To support access to learning for students with a diverse and wide range of needs

The ideal Academic Support Assistant will need:

- Understanding of additional learning needs and disabilities

- Broad knowledge of both academic and vocational curriculum and delivery models

- Knowledge of basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

- Knowledge of safeguarding

- Experience in using online record keeping systems

- Experience in the effective use of email and online calendar systems

- Experience in engaging with a range of individuals at all ages and academic levels

- Ability to work within a team as well as individually

- Able to work on own initiative, making informed decisions where appropriate

- Ability to carry out personal care with sensitivity to student needs

- Interest and confidence in communicating with a variety of young people and adults who have additional support needs

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Level 2 Maths and English

- Willingness to work cross-site as required within a range of curriculum areas

The benefits:

As a member of support staff at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive excellent benefits including:

- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years' service with the College (pro rata for part time)

- up to 5 days leave during the Christmas closure period (pro rata for part time)

- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Academic Support Assistant role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK