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Ref no:
398771
Published:
07/10/2024
Closes:
20/10/2024
Location:
Sighthill Campus or Milton Road Campus, EH15 2PQ
Salary:
£27,554 - £28,932 per year pro rata. band c . appointment is usually made at first point of the scale
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
22.5 hours per week

Edinburgh College is looking to recruit 2 x suitable a candidates (one at each campus) for the position of Educational Support Worker (ESW)

Our Routes into Education or Employment Team delivers a range of courses to students with Additional Support Needs and barriers to learning, from SCQF Levels 1 to 4. The ESW provides support to students, to help them understand and participate in classroom activities.

Ideally, you will have NC/SVQ level 2 (SCQF level 5) in Health & Social Care, or equivalent and relevant experience, preferably in the education sector, working with young people and adults with barriers to learning including disabilities. Person-centred working with excellent interpersonal, communication and numeric skills are also essential.

The expected allocation of hours are as follows:

Milton Road Campus

Monday 1215-1630

Tuesday 1215-1630

Wednesday 0900-1315

Thursday 0900-1215

Friday 1315-1630


Sighthill Campus

Monday 1000-1430

Tuesday 1000-1430

Wednesday 1000-1430

Thursday 1000-1430

Friday 1000-1430

Please note that the successful candidate(s) may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Interview Date: Week commencing 28th October 2024 (please note interview may be conducted remotely)

  • Disability Confident Employer - Committed
  • Scottish Living Wage