Practice Based Learning Assistant

Terms: Permanent, Part Time Post (0.5FTE/18.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: Friday 24^th May 2024 - 12:00 noon

Interview date: w/c 17^th June

Flexible working patterns will be considered.

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Cardiff office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be approximately once a month.

Change your career, change lives

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

The role  

The Practice-Based Learning Assistant is an academic-related member of the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (HWSC) in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies (WELS) at the Open University. They are part of a larger regional team of academic, academic-related staff, administrative and student services colleagues involved in delivering health and social care qualifications and professional programmes.

We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to develop and co-ordinate practice-based learning activities in accordance with the geographical needs of the area you are supporting to facilitate the delivery of the school’s professional programmes.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of successful administrative work and developing administration systems;
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing, to analyse and interpret numerical data and disseminate information effectively;

More information can be provided via the link below to the Job Description.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Lauren Denton at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk quoting the reference VRF 21649.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

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