Learning Support Assistant

BEAUCHAMP COLLEGE; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leicester is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Assistant. You will provide tailored support to a student with complex needs in a hybrid setting. This part-time role (30 hours/week) emphasizes collaboration with external agencies and upholding safeguarding standards. The salary ranges from £17,066.94 to £17,337.26. Join a diverse team committed to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Ability to provide tailored support in academic and emotional development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work with a student at home and at Beauchamp College.
• Support academic, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with external agencies and family.

Skills

Compassionate support

Collaboration with agencies

Safeguarding standards

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Starting Salary: £17,066.94 to £17,337.26 (actual)

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: The Beauchamp College

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work with a student with complex needs in a home-based setting 2 days a week and 3 days at Beauchamp College. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide tailored support and help unlock a student6; potential. You will be part of our dedicated LDD team and will support the Assistant SENDCo in enhancing provision for the student with complex needs. You will collaborate with external agencies and the family to ensure the student receives tailored support to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Work with a student with complex needs in a home-based setting 2 days per week and 3 days at Beauchamp College.
• Provide tailored support to unlock the student6; potential and support their academic, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with external agencies and the family to ensure continuity of provision.
• Support the LDD team and assist the Assistant SENDCo in developing and delivering appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection standards as part of a regulated activity.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Contract Type: Part-time permanent, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:20am to 2:50pm, 38 weeks per year.
• Salary: Grade 5 points 7 to 8 (Actual £17,066.94 to £17,337.26).
• The role involves regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and a criminal records check (including barred list check).

Safeguarding

Beauchamp College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table. We currently have staff networks for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff, LGBTQ+ staff, working-class backgrounds and staff with a disability.

We reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants. Shortlisted candidates are subject to an online check.