Learning Support Assistant: 02/27

Peter Symonds College; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Symonds College in Winchester is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join our team. We are considering both full-time and part-time appointments and offer a permanent contract.

The role provides note-taking support for students, 1:1 assistance under individual plans, and duties related to examinations including reading, scribing and invigilation. A safeguarding mindset and empathy for students are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with post-16 learners is desirable but not essential.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and personal care tasks (with training).

Responsibilities

• Provide note-taking for students, discreetly or alongside as required.
• Offer 1:1 support following each student’s plan and exam duties.
• Assist with reading, scribing and invigilation during examinations.

Skills

Empathy with youth

Note-taking

1:1 support

Reading

Scribing

Invigilation

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our college, we are considering applications for both full-time and and part time positions.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote):

02/27

Hours:

37 hours per week - 39 weeks per year - Part time applications will be considered.

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

TBC

Interview Date:

Closing Date:

Monday 28 September 202608:00

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is rated by Ofsted as 'Outstanding'. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

Our Study Support staff provide advice, guidance and support to students with additional learning needs in the College both in class and in the department. The role involves note-taking for students (both discreet and alongside), support on a 1:1 basis in accordance with their current support plan and examination duties including reading, scribing and invigilation.

Experience of working with students in a post-16 setting with learning differences and/or disabilities is desirable but not essential. Additionally, you must be physically fit to undertake manual handling and to provide personal care to students with disabilities (with training if required).

Most important is empathy with young people and a genuine desire to help them reach their potential.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.