Learning Support Assistant (ALS)

Farnborough College of Technology; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Employee Assistance Programme with SAv

Canteen

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Farnborough College of Technology is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team. You will work with learners across the College, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans, supporting in class and workshop settings. Applicants should have excellent communication, good IT skills, and Maths/English GCSEs.

Experience with young people, ideally SEN, is essential. This role offers both full- and part-time opportunities during term time with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally with SEN.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills and a solid general education including Maths and English GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Develop a relationship with learners and provide needed support.
• Support learners in and out of class and in workshops.
• Report progress and concerns to tutors and maintain records.
• Work with tutors to promote positive learning behaviours and self-esteem.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Maths GCSE

English GCSE

Young people experience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

We are currently looking for a dedicated and well-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team, The role will involve working with learners across the College who have a variety of education requirements and have an Education, Health and Care Plan in place. The role will include working directly with tutors and the Learning Support Teams, to ensure that we meet the support needs of learners, through support in and out of class and workshop situations.

Willing to assist with personal care of learners is required.

Successful applicants will:

• Develop a relationship and understanding of learners and provide support to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Ensure that any support given is provided at the appropriate level.
• Report on the success, progress and achievement of learners and report any concerns to course tutors.
• Support to engage individuals and groups of learners with their learning.
• Work with tutors to promote and reinforce students' self-esteem, appropriate learning behaviour and levels of effort.
• Contribute to the maintenance of learners' support records

Experience of having worked with young people is essential, ideally with those who have SEN. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, good IT skills and a good general education including Maths and English GCSE

Competitive Salary and Benefits. Full Time/Part Time Opportunities, Term Time (38 weeks py)., This is a superb opportunity for a first-class applicant to work in a highly respected and top-performing college. In turn, we can offer you interesting and varied work with an excellent benefits package.

Benefits include:

• LGPS Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme including Savings Centre offering retail discounts
• Canteen
• free on-site parking

Farnborough College of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Interviews will take place shortly after the published closing date or when a suitable number of appropriate applications have been received, so early submissions are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.