Inclusive Learning Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies and flexible

Employee Assistance Programme

Canteen

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Subject course development funding

EDI and neurodiverse communities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

West Suffolk College is inviting applications for enthusiastic and adaptable staff to join the Inclusive Learning Team. You will support students with SEND in classroom settings, one-to-one or in small groups, helping them progress towards personal learning targets and develop independent learning skills.

Experience with children or young people with SEND is advantageous. A Learning Support qualification is desirable, with strong English and Maths and excellent communication needed to build

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND learners preferred.
• Good English and Maths essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in classroom settings on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Help students achieve their personal learning targets across a range of programmes.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College (including Built Environment Campus), Bury St Edmunds
• 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
• *Please detail your preference within your application

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.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Canteen
• 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.