Job Title: Personal Skills Assistant Faculty: Inclusive Learning Team Hours Per week/Status: 18.5 hours per week - Permanent Contract Term:  Term time only – 38 Weeks per year                            Salary subject to age: Aged 25 and over National Living Wage  Aged under 25 National Minimum Wage Closing Date: Monday 15th of February 2021 at 12 noon Date of interviews: TBC   Calderdale College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who will support our learners in developing their literacy and numeracy skills and help them achieve their course aims. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake the learners’ personal care duties as their need dictates. You will be joining our outstanding department and will be working closely with our learners and tutors. You must be committed to the learner’s development as well as your own and be educated to at least a level 2 (GCSE or O level) in Literacy and Numeracy and be willing to undertake any further training as directed. You will be approachable, self-motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of young and vulnerable people. You will have a positive and flexible attitude to work, have the ability to take the initiative as required and independently solve problems. You must be a supportive and co-operative team player. As an equal opportunities employer we will ensure that you will be offered an interview should you declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria. Calderdale College is committed to the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. To submit an application please visit our website https://jobs.calderdale.ac.uk/or contact Human Resources, Calderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax, HX1 3UZ on 01422 399311 or email jobs@calderdale.ac.uk   “Excellence in skills training for students and employers”