Learning Support Assistants (Term Time Only)

Southampton College; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton College seeks dedicated Learning Support Assistants to provide one-to-one and small group support for students, ensuring their educational needs are met. This permanent role offers various hours and comes with attractive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Free onsite Gym

Annual Staff Awards

Qualifications

• Experience or potential to become an outstanding support assistant.
• Experience in supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Delivering one-to-one and small group support.
• Assisting students in line with their individual needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths

Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

Microsoft IT packages

Job description

Salary: £23,557 per annum, pro rata

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Various hours avalable

This is a Permanent, Various hours avalable vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

Care to Join Us?

We currently have exciting opportunities for passionate, dedicated and skilled Learning Support Assistants.

The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.

We offer great benefits including;

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development.
  
  

Duties

• Delivery of one-to-one and small group support, both in and out of class, in collaboration with a wide range of different teaching and learning support professionals.
• To support students in line with their individual needs and/or Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP)
• To assist with student related administrative e.g. regularly updating student plans in line with their SEN needs/ EHCP
• To assist students to take full part in learning activities in equal terms with other students on programme
• To support the teachers in promoting the behaviour that is required to maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• To ensure the support provided is effective in meeting the needs of students and will lead to successful outcomes and progression
• Contribute to the development of the Learning Support team by attending staff meetings and in service training as appropriate
• To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young and vulnerable adults
• To become familiar with the use of SEN specialist equipment for the benefit of the student
• To complete relevant records and perform administrative duties relating to students with additional support needs
  
  

Skills/experience

• You will have experience or the potential to become an outstanding learning support assistant.
• Experience of supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
• Well organised and hold an excellent range of communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft IT packages.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent.
• Level 2 NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent desirable.
  
  

Ideal Attributes Of Applicant

• You will be comfortable talking and engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a highly organised, collaborative and enthusiastic team player.
• You will have a keen interest in our industry and willing to undergo further training and development.
• You will be ambitious and want to drive to maintain our high standards.
• You are ambitious, professional, respectful and resilient, thriving in a high trust and high performance culture.
• You can make a significant contribution in our mission to provide excellence and opportunity in both technical and professional education, training and apprenticeships.
  
  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

About us

Generous annual leave entitlement

Generous local government/Teacher’s pension scheme contributions

Access to a

Health Cash Plan

Access to our free onsite Gym

Discounts at our onsite salon and silver service restaurant

Pay per mile cycle incentive

Excellent development opportunities

Staff Recommendation scheme

Annual Staff Awards

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

Documents

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