Learning Support Assistant - Roundhouse

Derby College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Nursery discount

TOTUM card / student discount

Rail discount

Microsoft 365 / OneDrive

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Derby College Group is recruiting Learning Support Assistants for The Roundhouse campus. You will support students with a range of inclusion needs, enabling progress and access to curriculum across multiple subjects.

We value practical problem solving, initiative and the ability to build confidence in students. Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4) and be committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must hold Grade C/4 in Maths and English (Level 2/GCSE).
• Experience supporting students with inclusion and learning needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and out-of-class support to students with specific inclusion needs.
• Support students across a range of curriculum areas and class activities.

Skills

Student support

Relationship building

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Roundhouse

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to join us at The Roundhouse campus! If you’re motivated, ready to learn new skills and be a role model we'd love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

You’ll be providing a range of support services both in and outside of the classroom to students who have a specific inclusion and support need which will enable them to achieve and progress. We offer a large range of support to students across our college on all college sites.

Our students are at the heart of our person-centred approach, and we support all our 120+ learning support staff to develop and embed outstanding skills and knowledge.

The Roundhouse

Roundhouse LSA’s can expect to support students in class, with a range of learning support needs. Students will be enrolled on courses from Pre-Entry Level to Level 3 study programmes, across a broad range of curriculum areas including hair and beauty, travel and tourism, business as well as engineering, building services/built environment and motor vehicle which will be taught in the newly built Institute of Technology and many more!

To find out more about the Learning Support Team and the role, please click the links below, and view the Job Description found at the bottom of the page.

Various positions available

5 days a week, 38 weeks a year

4 days a week, 38 weeks a year

3 days a week, 38 weeks a year

About you

We value the ability to build good working relationships, the ability to foster confidence and a ‘can do’ attitudes and challenge the 3000 students we support to strive for excellence. We also value practical problem solving and using your initiative in trying to make our students world a little better every day. You will be keen to work with students supporting them to access all elements of the curriculum.

Please do not apply for this role if you do not hold at least a Grade C/4 in both Level 2/GCSE Maths and English. You will be required to provide evidence of this.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click

The Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.