Learning Support Assistant (Reduced Year)

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking motivated Learning Support Assistants to join their SEND team. This rewarding role involves providing support to students with additional needs in an educational setting, contributing to their academic and personal success. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusion, with opportunities for career growth within the college.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent Pension schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Experience of working within a team supporting SEND students.
• Strong awareness of equality and diversity issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide in and out of class support to meet identified needs.
• Prepare assessments and reports on students' progress.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and plan related activities.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Teamwork

Awareness of disability issues

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Reduced Year)

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About The Role

Leeds City College is recruiting three Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated SEND team.

We are seeking individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs. You will be based primarily at one of our city-centre campuses, though some flexibility to work across sites may be required to best meet the needs of our students.

The SEND Provision at Leeds City College delivers a wide range of high-quality support services for students aged 16 to 25 with diverse additional needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students succeed both academically and personally.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team of around 70 SEND professionals, all passionate about inclusion and student success. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in education, gain experience in the SEND sector, or explore a future in teaching and student support. Progression pathways for this role can include Specialist Learning Support Assistant roles, Teaching Apprenticeships or opportunities to progress toward a SEND Team Leader position.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• To be involved in planning and preparation and assessment of learning as part of the curriculum team.
• Providing in and out of class support to meet identified needs of students who have High Needs.
• Providing 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.
• Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices, and helping with all emergency evacuations.
• Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours.
• There may be a requirement to be involved in learners’ transport arrangements and helping students who have High Needs to develop independent travel skills where needed.
  
  

About You

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment
• Experience of working within a team who support SEND or high needs students to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Strong Awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues.
• Able to work effectively as a team member and being able to adapt and embrace change.
• A willingness to be flexible and mobile as the role requires working across the college campuses and off-site visits with learners.
  
  

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
  

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 including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. 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 kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

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