Please see below for details of 4 local vacancies at the South West Regional Assessment Centre (SWRAC). To apply contact hr@swrac.ac.uk
Activity Assistant, Wimborne
At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience to BE resilient, confident & independent, to GROW into education, employment or meaningful activity, LIVE healthily, BE active & responsible citizens and BE safe.
We are recruiting for a full time Activity Assistant to join our friendly team in Wimborne.
Job Description
- talking with individuals about the types of activities they’d like to do
- organising activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together
- organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
- assisting people to take part in activities.
- named person to update plans
Desirable
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Learning support qualification
English and Maths
Prior experience of working in Learning Support
Working with young people with SEND
Work in care settings
Personal Qualities
To manage own health and well being
Must have a caring disposition, integrity,
and be passionate about working with
SEND young people
Must be reliable and trustworthy
Shares ideas with others [to make
improvements]
Keen to learn and improve own
performance
Will go the extra mile to help fulfil
Young person needs
Has a ‘can-do’ attitude to work
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to
work within a team
Demonstrate use of initiative
Able to adapt with change and work
demands
To clearly identify risk and act
accordingly
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £9.00 per hour
Administrator/ Receptionist, Dorchester
We are recruiting for a part time Administrator/Receptionist to join our friendly team in Dorchester.
Working part time Monday to Friday 8.30am till 1.30pm
Job Description
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Answer telephone calls, determine purpose of calls, and forward calls to appropriate person
Retrieve messages from voice mail and forward to appropriate person
Take messages for team members and email to them
Answer questions about organisation and provide callers with address, directions, etc
Welcome on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate team member or assist if appropriate
Monitor visitor access and ensure signing in and out procedures are adhered to
Receive, sort and routes mail
Maintain orders – chase, receive and distribute supplies for the centre
Petty cash
Monitor registers to ensure being completed by tutors
Assist tutors with booking students on to their courses
Assist tutors with chasing students who do not attend courses / absences
Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and collating
Manage a job book for all adhoc tasks that are requested by team
Set up and clean down refreshment areas daily
Ensure general tidiness of reception areas etc
First point of support for on call staff
Any other duties required by management team
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £9.00 per hour
Learning Support Assistant, Dorchester
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for a full time Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team in Dorchester.
Job Description
To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
To provide one to one support as directed by Head of Learning or class tutor
Provide learning support within a group and on an individual basis
To acct as a scribe/reader/exam invigilator as required
To support students on breaks
To contribute to learners ILPs
To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
To be aware of individual learner’s risk assessments and needs
To support learners to access transport and with travel training_
To accompany learners during work experience placements both on and off site
Accompany learners on outings, visits, community and recreational activities
Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible.
Keep records associated with the support role.
Desirable
Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
Level 2/3 Qualification in learning support or equivalent
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Award in Education
ELSA qualification
Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND
Awareness of disabilities.
Ability to relate well to children and vulnerable young adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Closing Date: 05.06.2021
Tutor, Boscombe
We are recruiting for a Tutor to join our friendly team in Boscombe.
Job Description:
Preparation of course/training materials
Completion of external paperwork as required in a timely manner
Maintaining the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria
Completion of learner and delivery paperwork as required in a timely manner
Initial Assessment and diagnostic of the learner needs including English and maths using company standards
Deliver embedded English and maths skills
To attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
To be aware of individual learner’s risk assessments and needs
Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible.
Criteria
Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
Teaching qualification
Behaviour qualifications
SEND qualifications
Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
Understanding of behaviour management strategies
Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations:
We are an education organisation and comply with all education covid precautions. We also provide free weekly covid testing.