Student Support Worker

Student Support Worker – Permanent / Term time only - £21,382 pro rata

Are you passionate about education and wondering how you can make a real difference? Do you want to work with students to help them to achieve their learning goals?

We are growing! This is an exciting time to join our 14 – 16 Provision. We are looking to recruit a fantastic Student Support Worker to join our team in Direct Entry and make a difference to our students.

Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year pro rata including bank and public holidays!)
• Contributory pension schemes (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores – who doesn’t love 20% off?
• Access to healthcare as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development days and paid volunteering days
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted gym membership (Facilities onsite so perfect for that quick workout)
• Northern Rail Season Ticket Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Discounted hair and beauty therapies available at our onsite salon

Student Support Worker

Direct Entry 14-16

Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week / 40 weeks per year

21,382 pro rata (£ 19,421 per annum)

Barnsley College is an exciting place to be. We are an outstanding College and in recent times we’ve enjoyed considerable success and our reputation for quality and innovation is growing all the time. We are now looking to appoint a student support worker to join our direct entry team supporting students aged 14-16.

Our new Student Support Worker will provide support, motivation and guidance to help students overcome obstacles they face in their lives to help them build a better future for themselves. Individuals who feel that they can take on this role should be able to demonstrate a passion for working with and supporting young people with a range of personal, social and emotional challenges. Having experience of working in this area would be an advantage but is not essential. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment, where learners are supported to personalise and self-direct their own learning.

Main duties include :

Are you caring, emphatic and resilient? Do you want to transform the lives of young people? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications Thursday 19th October 2023 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.