Learning Assistant

City of Bristol College; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week Christmas close down

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid Volunteering leave

Family friendly policies including IVF

Menopause policy

Annual wellbeing & CPD appraisal

Benefits portal with discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Right to Disconnect

Hybrid and flexible working policy

Aspiring Leaders programme

Management Academy

Welfare Rooms

Recognition programme

Job summary

City of Bristol College is seeking staff to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities, working closely with the ALS Department and curriculum teams to provide a cohesive, trauma-informed support network. The role contributes to an inclusive educational experience that empowers students to thrive.

The college operates across four main sites with state-of-the-art facilities and offers a people-first, flexible working culture, including generous leave, pension, and development

Responsibilities

• Support identified students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Collaborate with ALS Department and curriculum teams to create a cohesive support network.
• Contribute to trauma-informed, flexible, inclusive support aligned with college aspirations.

Job description

One of our key strategic aims is our unrelenting focus on our people-first culture, ensuring you feel valued, empowered, and recognised for your individual contributions and expertise whether that be in a teaching capacity or a professional services team. All colleagues within the College contribute to the success of our students and we actively work to eliminate any barriers at work, ensuring you have the opportunity to thrive., Your responsibilities will be to support identified students with learning difficulties and disabilities. You will also ensure there is a smooth handover process at the beginning and end of each day to maintain the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable students in our care.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Additional Learning Support (ALS) Department and curriculum teams to create a cohesive support network for our students. In this role you will contribute to a culture of high-quality, trauma informed support delivery that is responsive, flexible and aligned with our College's aspirations for all our students. Your support will be crucial in promoting an inclusive, educational experience that empowers our students to thrive.

We have four main sites across the city with state-of-the-art facilities. Further future investment in our estates is now allowing us to provide the best possible outcomes for our students and local communities, delivered by our fantastic community of colleagues.

At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level and we provide education and training to approximately 10,000 students each year.

Our people-first ethos provides a highly supportive, flexible approach to enable you to excel within your role and to reach your full potential. In return, you can expect the following:

• Two-week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles).
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year)
• Family friendly policies including paid fertility and foster friendly policy
• A menopause policy outlining support available
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Access to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle to work scheme plus lots more!
• The 'Right to Disconnect' from work outside of your normal working hours
• A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy
• An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes
• Welfare Rooms at all our sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces
• A bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration for colleagues throughout the year to recognise your hard work.