Specialist Support Practitioner Comms

Specialist Support Practitioner Comms

Do you want to make a difference every day?

Newcastle College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Support Practitioner, who is trained to a minimum Level 2 in BSL, to join a passionate team that supports the achievements of students with a sensory impaired disorder, including d/Deaf and vision impairment.

In this vital role, you'll be at the heart of student success and will:

Deliver high quality one to one or small group support to students
Support inclusive learning
‍♀️ Help students access campus and curriculum

Support awareness raising and understanding of access and inclusion

What We're Looking For:

• A warm, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing.
• It is essential to have a Level 2 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification and a willingness to work toward level 3.
• Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent).
• Flexibility to work evenings and support off-site provision.

As a valued colleague of Newcastle College, you'll join an inspiring and passionate team and be welcomed into a larger community of supportive colleagues at NCG. When you become part of our team, you'll be given every opportunity to develop, progress and thrive and receive benefits that put your wellbeing first.

If you feel you have the passion and commitment to help prepare our students for their future and want to be part of an inclusive and vibrant college community, find out more and apply here.

We will be holding an event where you can meet the Specialist Support Practitioners and will have the opportunity to discuss the post along with meeting the support coordinators. This will be held from 3pm - 4.30pm on Tuesday 27st April. This will be in the main library on campus at Rye Hill, Scotswood Road, NE4 7SA.

If you would like to attend, please complete the feedback form.

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy

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