Learning Support Assistants

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire College – South & West is seeking Learning Support Assistants at Ellesmere Port campus to support learners across a range of subjects. Roles include 1:1 and small group support during term time with various hours available.

Ideal candidates have Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), GCSE English and Maths, good English/Maths, and Enhanced DBS checks. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to support learners.
• Experience with SEN support and educational settings can be beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Note-taking and demonstrating tasks as directed.
• Explain steps to complete tasks set by the teacher.
• Join college trips to support learners.
• Greet learners and help them access lessons.
• Use support strategies to keep learners focused.
• Adapt materials to aid learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £24,784 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent or Casual

Hours: Various part time hours , term time

Location: Ellesmere PortCampus

Do you have great communication skills, enjoy helping people and supporting your community?

We have various hours available as Learning Support Assistants (LSA) at our College. We provide support to learners across a variety of interesting subjects we offer at College such as Art, Construction, Business, Protective Services, Sport, Catering, Hair & Beauty, Science, Healthcare, Travel & Tourism to name a few. We support learners either on a 1:1 basis or a small group of learners.

Have you helped / coached / supported a person or people with special educational needs (SEN) and know ways to support them?

• Autism
• ADHD
• Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
• Mobility difficulties/medical conditions
• Hearing Impairment/Visual Impairment
• Speech, Language or Communication needs etc
• Moderate Learning Difficulties

This could be through;

• Friends / family members
• Care roles
• Working in education, childcare or residential settings
• Youth / community groups
• Teacher training practice

Key Responsibilities:

Support can include;

• Note-taking, demonstrating;
• Explaining in steps how to do a task set by the teacher;
• Joining college trips to support learners;
• Meeting and greeting a learner to help them into College and to their lessons;
• Using support strategies to keep a learner / learners focused on their learning; and
• Creating or making adaptions to materials to help the learner access their learning / environment.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent);
• Good working standard of English and Maths, ideally GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Good working knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs and strategies to support them;
• Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

We are unable to consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.