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Academic and Support Worker

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University College Birmingham logoUniversity College Birmingham · Birmingham, UK
£24K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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UCB's highly experienced Disability and Neurodiversity Support team is looking to expand during an exciting period of growth for UCB, including the development of world-class facilities, with the team requiring an Academic Support Worker. As an Academic Support Worker, you will be providing high-quality in-class support for College and 6th form students (and apprentices) with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) or disability. In addition, you will provide 1:1 appointments in one of UCB's Academic Skills Centres. You will have experience of supporting learners with an SpLD or disability, strong inter-personal and communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Further, you will have excellent record-keeping skills and be able to report on student progress.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP ServiceEmployee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycleHeavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamHybrid working opportunitiesFree on-site gym membershipExtra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher educationClosing Date - 12 July 2026Interview Date - 21 July 2026The University is an equal opportunities employer.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Additional Information

Job Title: Academic and Support Worker Location: Birmingham Salary: £23,792 - £24,337 per annum (pro rata of £26,707 - £27,319) - SS2 Job type: Permanent, Full Time (40 weeks - Term Time) UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

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