Student Support Worker

This is a critical, highly skilled position reporting directly to the Curriculum Quality Leader. We are seeking a customer focussed Student Support Worker to complement our existing Learner Development Team. You will provide support for students with additional support needs, attending West College Scotland, in classroom situations and also social spaces within the College. As part of the team you will work closely with lecturing staff to provide support to male and female students in classroom situations and in social spaces.

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled worker and as you would expect for a role of this level, the postholder needs to have a relevant qualification and have broad experience of working with young people with a range of additional support needs in an education / training setting and have experience of supporting students to engage in community based activities. Also you will have good verbal and written level of communication skills, and be self motivated, and a good team player.

Grade:2: Salary £24,817 to £27,902 per annum pro rata (plus generous staff benefits package) (Initial salary placement will normally be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression) Hours: 21 per week (days to be confirmed per departmental needs) x 38 weeks (Term Time) Temporary for 1 year Location: Paisley Campus West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald's Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region., Benefits of working with us This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (pro-rata) (including bank &
public holidays)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee
assistance programme
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online
learning, coaching and self-directed study