Learning Support Assistant - Animal Management

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Taplow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to assist with teaching and learning in the Animal Management Department. The role involves supporting students in overcoming learning barriers and requires commitment to safeguarding children and young people. The position is full-time, permanent, and offers a salary ranging from £20,557 to £22,848 per annum.

Qualifications

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
• Experience in an educational or support setting is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies.
• Support whole classes and work with individuals and small groups of learners.
• Assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with pastoral and welfare staff to help students overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.

Skills

Experience in educational or support setting

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Working in a team under the direction and supervision of the Curriculum Director, Programme Manager and Lecturers you will assist with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies, procedures and individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This may include supporting whole classes; working with individuals and small groups of learners; assisting with planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities; working closely with pastoral and welfare staff in supporting students to overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.

About the College

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Safeguarding and Commissioning

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

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Role Details

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work 37 hours per week in the Animal Management Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a permanent, term-time only basis for 38 weeks of the year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies.
• Support whole classes and work with individuals and small groups of learners.
• Assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
• Work closely with pastoral and welfare staff to help students overcome learning, physical or emotional boundaries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
• Experience in an educational or support setting is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Salary

£20,557 - £22,848 per annum, inc benefits. The role pays from G16 £20,556.53 up to G19 £22,847.79 (full-time equivalent being G16 £24,098 up to G19 £26,784).

Employment

Permanent, Full time.