Learning Support Assistant - Witney

Abingdon and Witney College; Witney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Abingdon & Witney College is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join their expanding SEND support team. The role involves supporting students with diverse learning needs in various environments. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a good understanding of EHCPs. The college offers a supportive culture and excellent benefits, including flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Holiday schemes

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Corporate gym membership

Cycle/tech schemes

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Experience with young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and pastoral support to students.
• Facilitate workshop activities in group situations.

Skills

Communication

Support for SEN needs

Job description

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Learning Support Assistants - Witney

£12.21 per hour

Various hours and working patterns are available

38 weeks per annum, paid for 43.13 weeks per annum

Witney Campus

Permanent & fixed term contracts available

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support team at Abingdon & Witney College is expanding this September. We are looking to appoint professional, energetic, and enthusiastic people with excellent communication skills to support our students in various learning environments for the educational year.

A good working knowledge of Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs), with experience of working with young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), as well as strategies for other SEN needs, is required. Training will be provided. Experience working with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and supporting with personal care needs is beneficial but not essential.

This role requires dedicated individuals who enjoy working with young people, some of whom have complex needs. You will possess the skills to support students studying from Entry Level to Level 3, enabling them to succeed and achieve their full potential academically. The successful candidates will work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure students progress onto further programmes of study or employment, achieving all elements of their study programme, including maths and English, and developing essential life and independence skills.

The role involves working with students on a 1:1 basis, providing classroom and pastoral support, and facilitating workshop activities in group situations. We work with amazing young people with diverse learning and support needs. Every day is different, and the support required varies. The college has a friendly, supportive culture focused on bringing out the best in every individual.

In return, Abingdon & Witney College offers excellent benefits, including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech schemes, and more.

Closing date: 26th May 2025 (midnight)

We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections. We are committed to safeguarding, and all employees and volunteers must share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances, including enhanced DBS checks.

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We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive sufficient interest.