Inclusion Support Assistant

Salford City College Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Salford is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to provide flexible support for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In this role, you will aid academic progress and personal development, working closely with classroom tutors and fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers generous terms including flexible hours, pension contributions, and a commitment to staff well-being.

Benefits

Generous terms and conditions

Health and wellbeing resources

Family-friendly policies

Employee benefits package

Training and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Innovative approach to overcoming learning barriers.
• Understanding of SEND challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to learners in academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum access.
• Work across college sites to support community placements.

Skills

Support for learners with SEND

Collaboration with classroom tutors

Understanding diverse learner needs

Job description

About the role

To provide high-quality, flexible and learner-centred support that enables learners with SEND to achieve, belong and thrive in our college environment. You will support learners with diverse needs in and out of the classroom with their academic progress, personal development, well-being, inclusion and safeguarding. You will join a team of dedicated Inclusion Support Assistants in the Inclusive Learning department, supporting students with moderate learning difficulties and disabilities to work towards Skills for Life qualifications. You will be based at Eccles Sixth Form College but may work across our college sites, and off site, to support learners to attend community and work placement opportunities. You will work closely with classroom tutors to break down barriers and ensure that learners are able to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. We are looking for a passionate and innovative individual who understands the challenges that young people with SEND may face in their learning.

Reasons to join us

• We have generous terms and conditions, including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in college).
• 2.30pm finish on Fridays, free on‑site parking, and health/wellbeing resources including 3 staff wellbeing days per year.
• Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our college is an incredible community where staff and families can get involved.
• Family‑friendly policies and flexible working options.
• We invest in staff training and career opportunities.
• A staff benefits package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, retailers, holidays, cinemas and leisure.
• Our shared purpose: value education for a successful future and want the best for learners and staff.
• Core values: respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the college.

How to apply

Apply via the college recruitment page. If you do not have an account, register first. Click Apply to open a form, add a personal statement and submit.

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employees will be subject to comprehensive checking including references, health checks, right to work, enhanced DBS check and barred list check.

Equality and diversity

The college strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.