Inclusive Learning Assistant

West Suffolk College; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Staff development days

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

West Suffolk College is seeking enthusiastic, approachable individuals to join the Inclusive Learning Team. You will support young people with SEND on a one-to-one or small group basis within the classroom setting, encouraging independent learning and helping students achieve personal learning targets across a wide range of educational programmes.

Experience with children or young people with SEND is advantageous; a recognised Learning Support qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND would be advantageous.
• A recognised Learning Support related qualification is desirable.
• Good standard of English and Maths are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND on a one-to-one or small group basis within the classroom.
• Encourage independent learning and help students achieve personal learning targets across a range of programmes.
• Build positive relationships with learners who may have learning disabilities or additional needs.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Learning Support qualification

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable individuals to join our evolving Inclusive Learning Team. In this highly rewarding role, you will support young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) on a one-to-one or small group basis within the classroom setting. Your role will involve encouraging independent learning and helping students achieve their personal learning targets across a wide range of educational programmes. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with children or young people with SEND, as this would be a significant advantage. A recognised Learning Support related qualification is desirable, and a good standard of English and Maths is essential. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a genuine enthusiasm for helping others, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and/or adults who may have learning disabilities, mental health needs, social emotional difficulties, or require physical care.

• Full and part time opportunities available, 36/38 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £24,570 - £25,401 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: Dependent on contracted hours, What the school offers its staff
• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding