Learning Support Assistant - PMLD and Complex Needs (Part Time, Reduced Year)

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Travel and commuting benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Leeds City College are recruiting 5 Learning Support Assistants to support our PMLD and Complex Needs department. This role is part-time and reduced year with 18 hours over 3 days per week (39 weeks per year) and 30 hours over 5 days per week (39 weeks per year).

The team focuses on independent living skills within the Preparation for Adulthood framework, offering a supportive environment, and opportunities to develop learners’ independence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with PMLD or complex needs would be beneficial.
• Ability to create resources to engage learners.
• Ability to work as part of a nurturing, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the delivery of courses in Independent Living skills.
• Support students in line with curriculum objectives and EHCP outcomes.
• Create resources to engage and develop learners.
• Support with practical skills to help learners on their journey into Adulthood.
• Assist in assessing learners' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Work as part of a team to create a nurturing environment for learners.

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are recruiting 5 Learning Support Assistants to support our PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disability) and Complex Needs department.

Leeds City College are recruiting 5 Learning Support Assistants to support our PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disability) and Complex Needs department.

This role is part-time and reduced year. We have a range of working hours available:

• 18 hours over 3 days per week, 39 weeks per year (£10,790 per annum)
• 30 hours over 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year (£17,984 per annum)

The Vine is a department with over 50 Learners with Complex needs and behaviours that can challenge. We deliver a varied Curriculum to meet each of our learners' individual needs in line with their EHCP's. Our highly skilled team takes pride in developing our learners' personal and preparation for adulthood skills to prepare them for their future life. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our learners. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become as independent as possible and lead a happy fulfilled life.

What You Will Do

• We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to support and contribute to the delivery of our courses in Independent Living skills with the focus on the key aspects of The Preparation for Adulthood framework.
• Support students in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes.
• Creating resources to engage and develop learners.
• Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood.
• Support with assessing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding.
• You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners.

About You

• We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to support and contribute to the delivery of our courses in Independent Living skills with the focus on the key aspects of The Preparation for Adulthood framework.
• Support students in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes.
• Creating resources to engage and develop learners.
• Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood.
• Support with assessing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding.
• You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

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

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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 CV’s 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.