Learning Support Assistant – Inclusion Specialist Post 16

Senploy; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a Specialist Student Learning Coach for a college in Mid Essex to support learners with SEND in a vocational environment for ages 16 and up. The role is long-term, with immediate start.

You will provide primarily 1:1 support, help learners develop life skills and achieve functional skills, and collaborate with staff to promote inclusive practice. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:15pm, 37 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Experience with post-16 and SEN.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available to work full time Monday to Friday (no flexibility on hours).
• Minimum Level 4 / C in Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to learners with SEND.
• Support life skills classes and functional skills.
• Collaborate with staff to promote inclusive practice.
• Support students in readiness for life after college.
• Role is 37 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

Skills

SEN experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English Level 4/C or equivalent

Job description

Long term on-going position starting September

Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:15pm (37 hours pw with 3 breaks)

THE ROLE

We are working with a College in Mid Essex who are seeking specialist Student Learning Coaches to join their college in ongoing posts. The role is supporting students with additional needs in a vocational learning environment for 16+. Role to start immediately.

Successful candidates will support learners with a range of SEND needs. You will be passionate about empowering young people towards independence and you will be confident to work with staff at all levels to advise and guide on inclusive practice.

The role involves supporting students making ready for life afer college, supporting life skills classes and functional skills, mainly 1:1.

The role is 37 hours per week and for 38 weeks a year.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Previous experience of working with post 16 and SEN
• Right to work in the UK
• Be able to work full time Monday to Friday (cannot offer any flexibility on hours)
• Minimum Level 4 / C in Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer, because of this we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Role suitable for LSAs, Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, Learning Coaches, Tutors and more based in Essex.