Learning Support Assistant - Brooksby College

Loughborough College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to provide high-quality support to learners with identified learning difficulties and disabilities. The role involves assisting learners across various courses, including providing in-class support and online assistance. Candidates must have at least 12 months of experience and a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English. Benefits include on-site parking and access to healthcare schemes. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD resources for development

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience working with young people.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• At least a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with learning difficulties and disabilities across various courses.
• Provide in-class and online support, including notetaking and personal care.
• Assist with mobility support.

Skills

Working with young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification, GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Brooksby College

The Learning Support team are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), to join them in providing a range of high-quality support to learners with identified learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Responsibilities

You will support learners across a range of courses from Entry level to Level 3 / A Level who have learning difficulties and disabilities. These include Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments and Physical Impairments. The successful candidates will provide in-class support and online support to individuals and groups of learners, which includes notetaking, assisting with personal care and mobility support.

Qualifications

You should have at least 12 months of experience of working with young people and have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures. You must possess at least a Level 2 qualification, GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Training and Development

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake further training where identified.

Working Hours

This is a term time only role working Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 across 33 weeks throughout the year. We can also consider this role on a part time basis, work patterns will be discussed at interview.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Sponsorship and DBS

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.