Inclusive Learning Assistant

Eastern Colleges Group; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Inclusive Learning Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. This rewarding position involves working closely with individuals to help them overcome barriers to their education and achieve their personal goals. With a focus on fostering independent learning, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. The role offers opportunities for professional development and career progression, making it ideal for those passionate about education and personal growth.

Benefits

Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Company Events

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with students having additional needs is advantageous.
• Ability to support independent learning and personal targets.

Responsibilities

• Support students with barriers to learning on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Encourage independent learning and help meet personal learning targets.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to relate to young people

Enthusiasm

Education

Recognised 'Learning Support' related qualification

Job description

Inclusive Learning Assistant

Job description

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: GBP23,808 per annum
• Actual Salary GBP17,163 per annum

We are seeking approachable and adaptable individuals to join our evolving Inclusive Learning Team, supporting students who need to overcome barriers to their learning. You will primarily work with students during term time on a 1:1 or small group basis in the classroom, encouraging independent learning and enabling their personal learning targets to be met.

This is a highly rewarding role and would be suited to somebody with great enthusiasm and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to relate to young people and/or adults with a range of additional needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, social emotional difficulties, and physical care. A recognised 'Learning Support' related qualification is desirable, and experience of SEND would be particularly advantageous.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• 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
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards 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 available

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Thursday, 24th April

Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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