About this role
The Board of Directors of Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are committed to appointing the very best staff who achieve excellence in their work. Working to the values and behaviours that underpin the strategic plan and business of the institution, the College seeks staff that display creativity and innovation, whilst driving their own performance, and the performance of others, to provide the very best experience and service to learners. The main purpose of working within the ILS Entry Team is to promote independence and support learners who have a range of needs of a physical or learning nature. Key to learners’ progression is the improvement of both their literacy and numeracy skills alongside independent living skills. The main purpose of the post is to provide support to students with a range of learning difficulties & disabilities. The post is both challenging and very rewarding. It is an essential requirement for the successful applicant to be able to work as part of a team and communicate in differing forms and at varying levels. The Educational Support Assistant will be expected to: provide medical support and personal care assistance to individual students - with appropriate guidance and training, as and when directed by a member of the management team; help the student with the organisation of files; aid the student with time management and personal organisation; encourage and support the student to develop a range of information gathering skills; provide the student with help in understanding oral and written instruction; accompany individuals/small groups on residential trips and visits where necessary; encourage the student to develop good ICT skills for the presentation of assignments; provide break and/or lunch supervision; as and when required or directed by a member of the management team; provide one to one or general class support based upon student need and skills match; transcribe materials into accessible formats when necessary; carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal/Chief Executive commensurate with the grade of the post at the initial place of work or other locations within the College.