Job Description

Salary

National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage dependent on the age of the appointed candidate.

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part Time

Package

High quality pension schemes
Free Gym membership
A dedicated Staff lounge
A number of health and well-being initiatives
Free car parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discounts & Rewards

Job category/type

Non-teaching

Date posted

07/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00146



Calderdale
College is looking to recruit a number of Academic Skills
Assistants. Working closely with learners and tutors you will be
developing the learners literacy and numeracy skills to help them
achieve their course aims.



You will be
joining an outstanding department and must be committed to
learner development. Experience of working in a post 16 education
is desirable but not essential. Committed to your own
development, you must be educated to at least level 2 (GCSE or O
level) in English and Maths and willing to undertake further
training as directed.


Success
profile: The following points set out the competency
profile of the ideal candidate for this role. Applicants are not
required to have all elements.

Experience/Skills:

Experience of supporting learning in a post 16 environment Ability to be able to communicate effectively with a range of adults and young people Knowledge of school/educational provision Effective personal and interpersonal skills Demonstrate relevant IT skills



*When we
shortlist potential candidates, we will inform those who have
been shortlisted that online searches maybe conducted as part
of the due diligence checks. The college will ensure to
communicate the lawful basis on which this personal information
will be collected.
We are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and
expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service check.

Engage People, Invest in Skills,
Transform Lives