Practice Based Learning Assistant

2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom The Open University Full time

Terms: Permanent, 0.7 FTE (26 hours)

Closing Date: 29 May :00 noon

Interview date: 20 and 21 June 2024

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

Full time starting salary is £30,487 to £31,396 per annum, with potential progression when in post to £36,024 per annum.

Internal candidates already within the salary banding will remain on their current spinal point as per policy.

The role

The Open University is recruiting for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to develop and co-ordinate practice-based learning activities to facilitate the delivery of the school's professional programmes. You will support the relevant professional programme, staff tutors and faculty coordinators in supporting student practice and placement systems in line with the requirements of their professional body.

The postholder will ensure that efficient systems, processes and procedures are in place to develop and support practice-based learning experiences for students. Working with colleagues from across the University, you will be responsible for administrative processes, data entry, validation and maintenance related to the practice-based learning experience of students.

Skills and experience

  • Excellent information and communication technology skills, including the ability to use Microsoft applications including Word, Excel & Outlook, and experience of using databases, spreadsheets, and templates.
  • Experience of planning, organising, prioritising and scheduling tasks to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines, paying attention to detail and managing records effectively.
  • Good interpersonal skills, with the communication skills needed to support effective liaison with academic, administrative colleagues, students, and partner provider organisations.

More information can be provided via a link to the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Adriana Klaasen at Resourcing Hub on or Resourcing- quoting the reference VRF 21644.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

For further information or to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

£30,487 to £31,396. Pro Rata

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