Empowering Learners: Learning Support Assistant (Term-Time)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Stafford is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to care for and educate students with disabilities or learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy, with relevant experience in education or caring. This term-time role offers various benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time only working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Health-related benefits

On-site restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Assisting students in their work.
• Preparation of rooms, equipment and materials.
• Tracking learner progress and providing individual assistance.

Skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent)

Level 2 note-taking qualification or equivalent

Job description

An educational institution in Stafford is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to care for and educate students with disabilities or learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy, with relevant experience in education or caring. This term-time role offers various benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and excellent training opportunities.