Apprentice - Support Worker (Fixed-term for 18 months)

We are seeking Apprentice Support Workers to provide high quality support for an individual and/or small groups of learners who have a range of barriers to learning in a range of different settings.

An understanding, working knowledge and previous experience of working with learners with SEND/barriers to learning is an advantage. You will be contributing to the provision of a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for learners who have identified SEND and/or are at risk of becoming NEET.

The role will require working in partnership with specialist practitioners, parents/carers and external organisations to ensure learners access high quality inclusive support.

The successful candidate will work well collaboratively and will be open minded and keen to learn from the experiences of other SEND Practitioners. They will be capable of working independently, prioritising and organising their own workload appropriately.

As a Weston College Group employee, you will have access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Wellbeing @ Weston hub, providing well-being support for all;
• A staff welfare officer;
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year);
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders, and the opportunity to complete this training yourself;
• A mentor to support you in your new role;
• Training and development opportunities;
• Regular staff conferences, with guest speakers;
• Staff social events;
• Great progression opportunities;
• Generous pension schemes.

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,900.00-£18,911.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WREQ4088