Learning Support Worker

NCG; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Carlisle is seeking a compassionate Learning Support Worker to provide high-quality support for learners with additional needs. The role involves in-class assistance, adapting resources, supervising during breaks, and supporting off-site learning opportunities. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to helping students achieve their potential. Employee benefits include generous annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners with additional needs.
• Ability to create and adapt learning resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for learners with EHCPs.
• Create and adapt resources for varied learning needs.
• Supervise learners during breaks and lunchtime.
• Support learners off-site in educational contexts.
• Maintain records of learner progress towards targets.

Skills

Compassionate

Student Support

Adaptability

Job description

Learning Support Worker

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Worker to join our team and provide high-quality support to learners with additional needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and support services to ensure that students can access learning and achieve their full potential.

The main duties of the post holder would be:

• In class support for learners with EHCPs, this would include note taking, prompting, assisting students with classroom tasks to access teaching, learning and assessment
• Creating / adapting / using a range of resources and strategies to meet learners' needs including e-resources, assistive technology and adapted equipment
• Supervising learners on arrival at college, during lunchtimes and breaks and ensuring they leave the premises with due care as required
• Supporting learners off-site in learning and travelling contexts e.g. trips, travel training, work placements
• Keeping records of learner needs, progress and the achievement of learning targets

If you have a passion for helping students achieve their full potential and the drive, abilities and qualities to make a difference to student's education we would like to hear from you.

Carlisle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy