Academic Support Assistant
We are looking for individuals with a great outlook, approach and personality to join our dynamic and friendly team. Ideally experienced, although full training will be given.
Could you be our next Academic Support Assistant based on a Term Time basis with a range of hours per week? In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,733 Full Time Equivalent (pro rata per annum) and great benefits.
At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community.
We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.
Responsibilities as our Academic Support Assistant will include:
- Working under the direction of teaching staff (class tutors and specialist practitioners) to provide high-quality specialist support.
- Encouraging and supporting students to develop their skills in working independently
- Providing necessary support during teaching sessions, including helping the student to interpret notes, checking understanding of vocabulary, recapping learning
- Providing tailored support outside of the classroom as required; this may take place as a support session in the Study Centre
- Developing strategies to support student organisational skills, for example - prioritising tasks in order to meet assignment deadlines
- Working flexibly in supporting and preparing students for exams of all types; to act as a reader, scribe or invigilator.
- Undertaking any training that is deemed mandatory or of relevance to the role. ASAs may be expected to attend training sessions before the start of term as required
As our Academic Support Assistant, you’ll ideally have:
- GCSE 4-9 (or equivalent Level 2) English and Maths
- Experience in using online record keeping systems
- Experience in the effective use of email and online calendar systems
- Understanding of additional learning needs and disabilities
- The ability to work within a team as well as individually
Benefits:
You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
- 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
- up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
- Enrolment into the NEST 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!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are 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.