Learning Support Assistant

Educators Wales; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants to join their dedicated ALN team. This role is focused on providing essential support to students with additional learning needs, ensuring they thrive both academically and emotionally. You will work closely with students, offering practical assistance, personal care, and encouragement in their learning journey. The position offers flexible contracts, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a supportive educational environment. If you are committed to fostering inclusivity and helping students achieve their full potential, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with additional learning needs.
• Registration as an FE Learning Support worker with the EWC is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs in various environments.
• Assist with personal care, note-taking, and emotional well-being.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Note-taking skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Salary: Salary Scale 1: £23,151 pro rata per annum (equivalent to £12 per hour)

Contracts Available: 30 hours per week and 24 hours per week contracts

Term: Term-Time Only (36.6 weeks per year) and Fixed Term until 31st August 2025

Please note the actual salary will be based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our enthusiastic ALN team based on our Bridgend and Pencoed campuses. You will support students with additional learning needs in the classroom and in other learning environments, assisting with their physical and emotional well-being and learning support requirements. This may include providing practical support, personal care, note-taking, reading, prompting/scribing, and/or note-taking support.

With a relevant Level 2 qualification, you will have experience working with people with additional learning needs/physical disabilities who may require support and assistance to achieve their full potential. You will have good IT, communication, and note-taking skills and be prepared to work flexibly.

Registration as an FE Learning Support worker with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is a requirement for these roles and needs to be in place before the successful candidates can start.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK. The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.