Learning Support Assistant

Leeds City College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution in Harrogate is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to aid students with special educational needs. This role involves providing in-class support, attending student meetings, and assisting with personal care needs. The ideal candidate is educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy and has experience in a supportive role for students with high needs. Join a friendly team committed to creating positive outcomes for students in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students who have high needs or SEND.
• Knowledge of preparation for adulthood for students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide in and out of class support to students with high needs.
• Assist with personal care and medical requirements as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Support for students with high needs

Strong communication

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Minimum L2 Award for Learning Support Practitioners Qualification

Job description

About The Role

Harrogate College are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their SEND department. Harrogate College SEND Department is a small, friendly team of professionals working to support students with needs across our variety of learning programmes. We provide help in class to scaffold learning, mentoring for those struggling with the social and emotional demands of college life, referrals to external and internal professionals for assessment (including for exams access arrangements) and work hard to ensure the inclusion of all our learners, particularly those with an Educational, Health and Care Plan.

We enjoy close, positive relationships with our curriculum colleagues and external partners. This enables us to maximise the learning outcomes of all our young people with Special Educational Needs with a view to their gaining employment in their chosen vocation and prepare them for their onward journey into adulthood.

Luminate Education Group has been appointed as a Centre for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF).

This role is a part-time, reduced year role. You will be working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, from 8:30am - 4:30pm. It is term time only with an additional week for CPD. The pro rata\'d salary is £13,488.

What You Will Do

• Provide in and out of class support to meet identified need of students who have high needs.
• Provide curriculum teachers/assessors and SEND team members with verbal and written reports on students who have high needs or SEND and feedback against strategies used and progress towards outcomes on the EHCP.
• Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours.
• Assist with personal care and medical requirements as necessary. Support students who are less mobile and may use wheelchairs.

About You

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment
• Qualification relevant to the post (Desirable)
• Minimum L2 Award for Learning Support Practitioners Qualification or appropriate level 2 qualification or willingness to enrol to this within one year of appointment (Desirable)
• Experience of working within a team who support students who have high needs or SEND to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Knowledge of preparation for adulthood and what it means for students with SEND.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support.
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.