Learning Assistant – Fish Farm / Ruskin Mill College

Organic Growers Alliance; Stroud; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a passionate Learning Assistant to join their dedicated team at Ruskin Mill College. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives by providing essential educational support in a unique fish farm setting. You will work closely with the Fish Farm Tutor to facilitate therapeutic education, ensuring that students engage safely and effectively in their learning journey. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive work environment, this position promises to be both rewarding and fulfilling. If you have the character and determination to support young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Pension Scheme

33-38 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Support

Free Organic Lunches

Onsite Parking

Comprehensive Induction

Extensive Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing educational support to students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fish Farm Tutor in delivering a therapeutic education programme.
• Support students in achieving their educational outcomes.

Skills

Educational Support

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Awareness

Holistic Support

Education

Relevant Educational Qualifications

Tools

Data Capture Tools

Assessment Tools

Job description

Learning Assistant – Fish Farm
Salary Range: £21,680.96 – £26,867.02
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

An opportunity has become available to join Ruskin Mill College, Ruskin Mill Trust, as part of the committed team focusing on the holistic needs of the students. This role is challenging and rewarding. We are looking for people with great character and a desire to make a positive impact on young people’s lives, and to provide students with support and guidance to help them engage in timetabled sessions in a safe and appropriate way.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Assistant to offer specific and specialist educational support to the Fish Farm Tutor in the delivery of a therapeutic education programme to a number of students using methods in line with the Trust’s principles.

Main Duties:

1. To assist and work closely with the Fish Farm Tutor/Manager in session to progress students towards their short, medium and long term outcomes;
2. To assist the Fish Farm Tutor in planning sessions to differentiate for the range of students under the tutor’s remit in order to progress each student educationally as well as to mitigate safeguarding risk;
3. To follow the Fish Farm Tutor instructions in relation to planned activities;
4. To assist the Fish Farm Tutor in feeding into the data capture and assessment process behind student progression;
5. To communicate consistently, openly and frequently with relevant parties in helping students to progress educationally towards their targets.

Working at Ruskin Mill College is rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay once qualified, and a private pension scheme. In addition, staff receive:

• A comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), CPI Safety intervention training;
• 33-38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with your length of service with us;
• Employee Assistance Support;
• A unique location in which to work, with the opportunity to enjoy free organic lunches with the students during term-time and onsite parking.

The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both adults and children, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. Ruskin Mill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.