Additional Support Assistant (Mainstream) x 3

Cardiff and Vale College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate Additional Support Assistants to empower learners with additional learning needs. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to help students thrive in their educational journey. You will play a crucial part in fostering independence and resilience among learners, while collaborating with dedicated staff across multiple campuses. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this position offers a dynamic environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of students. Join a team that values inclusivity and celebrates the achievements of every learner, and embark on a fulfilling career that changes lives.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Health Scheme

Employer's Contribution to Pension (16.30%)

Cash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Headspace App

Money Saving Benefits through Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Experience with individuals with ALN or LDD is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support fostering independence.
• Participate in annual reviews for learners with statutory plans.
• Act as a role model and advocate for learners.

Skills

Support for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Experience in Education or Care Setting

Role Model and Advocacy Skills

Welsh Language Skills

Education

5 GCSEs grade A-C (including Maths and English)

Job description

Salary

£20,010 - £20,682 (Based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,426 - £25,246 per annum)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Term Time Only

Package

Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 16.30% (£ (Min) - £ (Max)) is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.

Job category/type

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Date posted

13/12/2024

Job reference

REQ00000135

Cardiff and Vale Colleges award-winning Inclusive Learning team are looking for Additional Support Assistants to support learners enrolled on level 1 – level 3 courses across the college. Learners that require support will have Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD) and are taking the next step in their journey towards adulthood. This role is for you if you are looking for a career that is both rewarding and dynamic, with opportunities to progress within the team and across the college.

We asked what the team enjoy about the role of an Additional Support Assistant:

“I enjoy watching learners thrive in college and achieve their goals.”

“The role is rewarding and satisfying when I can see learners achieve and I feel without the additional support they may not have achieved it.”

“Every year is new and different. My job changes with each new learner. By removing barriers and allowing learners to access education, I change lives.”

“There are multiple campuses that you can go to, so you are not limited to one place. Staff are really friendly and get on well with each other. I like seeing how the learners progress throughout the year and you get to see how much you have impacted their learning in a positive way.”

Responsibilities include:

• Providing person-centred support to individuals and groups of learners that fosters independence and resilience.
• Contributing and participating in annual person-centred reviews for learners with statutory plans, such as Individual Development Plans (IDP).
• Acting as a role model, champion, and advocate for learners with ALN or LDD.
• Working with staff and other professionals to promote learner independence.
• Support the provision of access arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

The successful candidate will have 5 GCSE’s grade A-C (including Maths and English) or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with people with additional learning needs, learning difficulties and/or disabilities and experience of working within education or a care setting. Further information can be found in the Job Description/Person Specification. In return for your hard work and dedication to our learners we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, term-time only working, cash health plan, employee assistance programme, access to our Cycle to Work, Headspace app and access to money saving benefits through our Reward Gateway scheme. Welsh language skills would be desirable for this role.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications is 06/01/2025 at 11:59pm.

Please note that CAVC is closed between 20th December 2024 and 5th January 2025 therefore queries during this time will not be answered.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.