Inclusive Learning Assistant - Part Time

Eastern Colleges Group; England; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking educational provider as an Inclusive Learning Assistant. This part-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in students' lives by supporting those with additional needs in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with students, fostering their independence and helping them achieve their personal learning goals. The organization values professional development and offers a range of staff benefits, including a pension scheme, flexible working, and opportunities for career progression. If you're passionate about education and want to support diverse learners, this role is perfect for you.

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 SEND is advantageous.
• Ability to support students with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to relate to young people and adults

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Recognised 'Learning Support' related qualification

Job description

Inclusive Learning Assistant - Part Time

Job description

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 18.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: GBP23,808 per annum
• Actual Salary GBP9,769 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 are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part time; please confirm your preferred working hours on your application.

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

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

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.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at:

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.