Location: Central Campus, Sandwell, West Bromwich
Working Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £25,870 - £29,992 per annum
Sandwell College is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with just under 7,000 students currently studying with us.
We offer excellent rewards including:
- Excellent annual leave of 35 days plus bank holiday allowance
- Competitive pension scheme - LGPS employer pension contributions = 21.5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
- Discounted gym membership
- Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’
As the ‘Further Education College of the year 2019’, we have an opportunity for an Additional Needs Officer to join our HubeXtra and Additional Needs Section on a full time and permanent basis.
The successful candidate will support the co-ordination and organisation of additional student support for the College. Specifically, the post will entail cross College liaison with both academic and support members of staff, assessment of student needs and liaison with external agencies. It is essential that all aspects of the role are documented through the existing quality procedures for audit and inspection purposes. The post holder will be expected to participate in forward planning and the development of the service.
To be considered for this role experience in supporting learners with a wide range of needs, including hearing and visual difficulties, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, physical care needs and mental health, together with an understanding of these needs within a Further Education environment is an essential requirement. A clear understanding of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and the provision for High Needs in mainstream FE is also essential.
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Closing date is the 29 March 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
Interviews: First stage interviews will take place in April 2024.
Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.
Cadbury College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.