Educational Support Officer

6 days ago


Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Vacancy Filler Full time
About Us

Gower College Swansea is a leading educational institution in Wales, renowned for its high-quality teaching and learning. With six campuses across the city, we cater to over 4,500 full-time learners and 10,000 part-time learners. Our annual turnover exceeds £50 million, making us a significant employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

Our Commitment to Staff

We are passionate about investing in our staff and prioritizing their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in their work and personal lives. This commitment enables us to maintain a high-performing team that delivers exceptional results.

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic Educational Support Officers to fill multiple positions across various shifts, offering flexible opportunities to help learners thrive. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting students and making a positive impact in education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide educational, emotional, social, and personal support to students with Additional Learning Needs
  • Participate in and support the provision of learning programs as directed by lecturers
  • Assist in the manual handling of students with personal care requirements in accordance with individual care plans
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • GCSE passes in Maths and English (grades A-C) or equivalent
  • Basic IT skills, including operating a computer and familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet
  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties
Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
  • A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
  • 2 staff wellbeing days
  • Discounted study opportunities on College programs
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organization.

Application Process

We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognize the importance of delivering services in Welsh and the need to grow our bilingual workforce. Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.



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