Classroom Support Worker

Location: Coleraine
Salary: £13.62 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week

Northern Regional College (NRC) is currently recruiting for a Classroom Support Worker at its Coleraine Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and classroom support to students with additional learning needs.
• Assist students with accessing lessons, learning resources, college facilities and activities.
• Provide support with notetaking, examination scribing and other learning requirements.
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required.
• Assist students with accessing and safely evacuating College buildings.
• Support students during breaks and other activities as required.
• Respond appropriately when students are unwell and follow College procedures.
• Assist with first aid procedures when required.
• Support lecturers and Curriculum Teams in delivering an inclusive learning environment.
• Act as an advocate for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Follow College policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements and standards of professional conduct.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consistent and equitable support service across all campuses.
• Provide cover for other support staff when required.
• Participate in staff development, training and performance reviews.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of Inclusive Learning services.
• Demonstrate flexibility and undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, such as Education or Care; or

• At least 12 months' relevant experience in one or more of the following:
  • Providing one-to-one support to young people or adults in a further or higher education setting.
  • Providing one-to-one support to young people or adults in a school setting.
  • Supporting individuals with disabilities and/or additional barriers to learning.
  • Delivering study skills within an education or training environment.

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested, please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless of if you already have a valid certificate.