Inclusive Learning Support Assistant

Coleg Sir Gar | Coleg Ceredigion; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension 20%

Training programme

Cycle to work

Free parking

Discounts

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking a dedicated support worker for the ILS Entry Team to promote independence for learners with a range of needs. The role focuses on improving literacy and numeracy alongside independent living skills, with duties spanning one-to-one and group student support across campus.

The post emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and flexibility to adapt to varying levels of student need.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent.
• Essential criteria: GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent.
• Essential criteria: First Aid at Work qualification or willing to undertake training.
• Essential criteria: Manual Handling qualification or willing to undertake training.
• Essential criteria: Relevant experience of working with individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Essential criteria: Good communicator with diplomacy and tact.
• Essential criteria: Good interpersonal skills.
• Essential criteria: Ability to present information clearly.
• Essential criteria: Good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support and personal care assistance to individual students under guidance.
• Help students organise files and manage time.
• Encourage and support development of information gathering skills.
• Assist students in understanding oral and written instructions.
• Accompany individuals/groups on trips when required.
• Encourage ICT skills for assignment presentation.
• Provide supervision during breaks/lunches as needed.
• Offer one-to-one or group support according to student needs.
• Transcribe materials into accessible formats when necessary.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling

Learning difficulties experience

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentational skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking a dedicated support worker for the ILS Entry Team to promote independence for learners with a range of needs. The role focuses on improving literacy and numeracy alongside independent living skills, with duties spanning one-to-one and group student support across campus.

The post emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and flexibility to adapt to varying levels of student need.