Learning Support Assistant: Dyslexia

West Nottinghamshire College Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dyslexia team at West Nottinghamshire College Group supports learners across all college-based provision from entry level to Higher Education. The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of Dyslexia support across vocational and academic areas, delivering tailored support to identified learners.

You will work with the Dyslexia SEND Manager, demonstrate a flexible, motivated approach and a passion for additional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Dyslexia support on programmes across vocational and academic areas.
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification is required; training in Dyslexia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Dyslexia support to identified learners.
• Work with the Dyslexia SEND Manager to support learners across provision.

Skills

Dyslexia support

Programme delivery

Education

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

The Dyslexia team supports learners across all college-based provision from entry level to Higher Education.

The ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge of Dyslexia support on programme across a wide range of vocational and academic areas. You will work closely with the Dyslexia SEND Manager, delivering a tailored support package to identified learners.

This post presents a genuine opportunity in Additional Learning Support and would suit an individual who is flexible in their approach, highly motivated and passionate about additional needs, specifically focused on making a difference for learners with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. Training will be given to the successful applicant as part of an individual continuous professional development plan to be agreed and will be a requirement of the post.

You should have a Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification or equivalent. Training or experience in Dyslexia is preferred. The role will require you to embed the college's values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.