Learning Support Assistant

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Poolfields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Poolfields is seeking dedicated individuals to care for and educate students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Responsibilities include supporting students' work, tracking progress, and ensuring health and safety needs are met. Candidates must have at least Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy. This is a rewarding opportunity in an environment recognized for its outstanding educational provisions.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Term-time only working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Staff parking available

Health-related benefits

On site restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an education or care setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities is essential.
• Ability to accommodate flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with their work and track learner progress.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and materials for learning
• Attend to health, safety, physical, and hygiene needs of students.

Skills

Experience with learners with disabilities

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm and self-motivation

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent)

Level 2 note-taking qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

These vacancies have arisen due to a number of internal promotions and an increase in volume of students with SEND requirements. We have a number of positions available across both College sites and are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up these roles. Flexibility regarding working hours can be negotiated where requested. You will primarily be responsible for the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Working under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for additional learning support, specific duties include assisting students in their work; preparing rooms, equipment and materials, tracking learner progress as well as providing general individual assistance which may include attending to their health, safety, physical and hygiene needs. For the position you will be required to be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent).

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

Relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities, is desirable. You will also have a good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities. A Level 2 note-taking qualification or equivalent is desirable. You will be a good communicator, enthusiastic and self‑motivated with the ability to motivate others along with good organisational skills. A flexible approach to working hours will also be required to accommodate the needs of learners.

College Highlights

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's "staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners"; "teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive" and "teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive". In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full‑time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Term-time only working
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast