Progression And Academic Support Coach
Hours: 37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
Salary: £19,848 Actual / £23,780 FTE
Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs and ensuring they have a positive and supported learning experience?
We are excited to offer this challenging opportunity for a dedicated PASC to join our team.
In this role you will:
• PASC staff need to be able to do personal care or willing to be trained.
• Provide assistance to students with learning difficulties and disabilities in various settings. This includes providing support during in-class sessions, outside-class activities, off-campus experience and personal care.
• Be responsible for specific students additional learning support in line with their EHCP and provide feedback to the PASC team leader.
• Compete administrative tasks, such as updating the learner’s ‘Support Plan,’ ‘Action Plan,’ and tracker. To document evidence related to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) outcomes, and take notes for records.
• Promote student involvement in enrichment activities, pastoral tutorials, and Learner Voice initiatives.
What you will bring to the role:
• A relevant qualification in care or learning support.
• Experience supporting individuals with mild to moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including personal care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of individuals.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
• The ability to be enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
• Staff Summer Event
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• Holiday pay included in salary, term time only working.
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
Essential criteria:
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Level 3 Qualification
• Working or personal experience of supporting young people or adults with mild to moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities in all aspects of daily life, including personal care.
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in our support team, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.