British Sign Language Learning Support Assistant

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Local Government pension

Learning & development

Staff development

Onsite discounts

Online discounts

Free parking

Blue Light Card

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking a part-time British Sign Language Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support a student in the Automotive department. The role requires proficiency in BSL up to level 3 and involves 1:1 support in a classroom/workshop setting, including break and lunch times and external outings.

The postholder will promote independence and high expectations, working with college staff to monitor progress and adapt to Educational Health Care Plan requirements.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 3 qualification and relevant experience.
• Ability to support young people in classroom and workshop settings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Communicating for a deaf student in all lessons
• Monitoring and recording students' progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Excellent interpersonal and organising

Ability to support young people

Knowledge of SEN/Disabilities

Education

BSL Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Title: British Sign Language (BSL) Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: Actual Salary £11,551.33, Full Time Equivalent £25,210.26 per annum

Hours of work: Part-Time, 20 Hours per week, Term Time only (36 weeks), Fixed Term until August 31st 2027

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: You will be given up to 8.2 weeks (pro-rata according to working hours) per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role

We are seeking a BSL Learning Support Assistant, who is proficient in British Sign Language, who is able to support a student in our Automotive department. The postholder is required to be proficient at BSL to level 3 standard.

As a British Sign Language (BSL) Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at City of Portsmouth College, you will be required to support our students who have special educational needs, 1:1 within a classroom and workshop setting. You may also be required to support our students during break and lunch times and on external outings. You will support the students as stated within their Educational Health Care Plan requirements whilst promoting independence and high expectations at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Communicating for a deaf student in all lessons
• Monitoring and recording students' progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you

• BSL Level 3 qualification and relevant experience
• Ability to support young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.