Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistant (Skills for Life)

West Herts College; Luton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Generous pension

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Friday

Job summary

West Herts College in Luton is seeking an Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistant and Carer to help deliver inclusive learning opportunities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. You will work as part of the Skills for Life team to remove barriers and support learner assessment.

The role is based at Barnfield College, Luton, with flexible hours and a supportive team. Applicants should be First Aiders with relevant Care qualifications, and must be ready to contribute to a

Job description

We are looking for an Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistant and Carer to join the Skills for Life team, providing a wide range of programmes for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

As a key part of this specialist team, the successful candidate will be helping to support the delivery of outstanding personalised learning opportunities. We want people who can assist learners to experience all aspects of College life.

You will need to be flexible, working well as part of a team to support the provision for learners within Skills for Life, as well as those attending through our links with local schools.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience of working with students who have diverse special learning needs. You will be a qualified and experienced First Aider with the relevant Care training and qualifications.

Working with a range of students, a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills is essential. This role requires a proactive professional who can work with the teaching team to remove potential barriers and support the learner assessment process.

You will be based at Barnfield College, Luton.

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th October.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, generous pension, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing [e-mail].

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.