Learning Support Technician - Computing in Birkenhead

We are looking for a Learning Support Technician to join our Computing team. This is a 17.5 hours per week, part-time, permanent role offering a salary of £12,577.50 per annum.

Why Join Us? At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest-quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and joint supervision for the operation of relevant teaching and learning areas.
• Participate in the induction of students to the College and its facilities, as required.
• Assist lecturers in supervising the efficient and safe operation of teaching and learning areas; demonstrate and direct the safe/correct operation and procedures for the use of materials, equipment and processes to students.
• Support students in their studies both during scheduled teaching sessions and during periods of self-directed study and provide input into course planning where appropriate.
• Oversee regular maintenance and servicing of curriculum equipment to include ensuring that records are up to date and that any remedial action is taken promptly and with due care and attention to health and safety requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum level 2 literacy/English qualification
• Minimum level 2 numeracy/maths qualification
• Degree in discipline of study
• Knowledge of current health & safety regulations
• Experience of organising delivery of materials and preparing them for use.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state-of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a local government pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.