Learning Facilitator

Our ALS Department are looking for a team member to join the Team as a Learning Facilitator.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College

The Role:

12-months fixed term vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Additional Learning Support (ALS) team as a Learning Facilitator. As our team continues to grow, we are creating additional roles to meet the increasing demand for support. These positions are vital in helping young people with additional needs succeed in their chosen courses across a wide range of curriculum areas.

Suitable applicants must possess a Level 2 qualification in English, Mathematics and ITQ or a willingness to work towards the qualifications in a timely manner. A relevant qualification in Learning Support alongside a First Aid qualification would also be desirable for this role.

Successful applicants will have previous experience supporting learners in a variety of curriculum settings and with a range of disabilities and/ or learning needs. FE experience is desirable but not essential.

Main Duties for this role include:

• To provide effective support to students on a range of programmes with individuals with differing needs to enable them to meet their learning objectives.

• To work with identified students in supporting the delivery of the objectives as set out in individual Education and Health Care Plans.

• To support learners in or out of class, on work placements and during lunch and break times as required to ensure the safety of the students

• To check equipment used by learners and report any requirements to teaching staff to ensure efficient, safe and effective use of resources

• To liaise with teaching staff regarding the needs of individual learners, and assist in the preparation of teaching materials to ensure effective learning

• To assist with assessment where appropriate and support the delivery of access arrangements for summative examinations if required to ensure there are no barriers to the learner achieving their full potential

Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?

We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:

• 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Real Living Wage Employer
• Family friendly policy
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Long Service Recognition and Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
• Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy.
• Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work
• Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Proof of Identity
• A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
• Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.