Higher Level Learning Support Assistant at Coastland College

Dorset Council UK; Thames Centre; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive educational institution is looking for a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant to support learners with additional needs at the Kingston Maurward campus. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver learning activities while promoting independence and inclusion. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties, and must show compassion and proactive commitment to inclusive education. If you align with these values and ambitions, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional needs.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Implement support strategies effectively.

Skills

Experience with additional learning needs

Compassion and proactivity

Ability to promote independence and inclusion

Job description

About Your Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant to join our team. Coastland College is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking FE college committed to providing outstanding education and support for all learners. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where every student can thrive, academically, socially, and personally. Our Learning Support Team plays a crucial role in ensuring learners with additional needs achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Learning Support Assistant (HLLSA) to join our dynamic team based on the Kingston Maurward campus of our college. You will play a key role in supporting learners with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, disabilities, autism, and social, emotional, or mental health challenges.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities, implement support strategies, and promote independence and inclusion across the college. You will be a compassionate and proactive individual with a genuine commitment to inclusive education. You’ll have experience supporting young people or adults with additional learning needs in an educational setting and be confident in adapting your approach to meet diverse learner needs.

So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.