Learning Support Worker

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking a passionate Learning Support Worker to support students at Peterborough & Stamford College. You will aid students in overcoming educational challenges, fostering independence and engaging with tailored learning strategies. This permanent position offers a salary of £24,080, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping students unlock their potential.
• Ability to develop effective support strategies for students with learning difficulties.
• Experience in promoting positive student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support student comprehension by clarifying and explaining instructions.
• Assist students with their literacy skills and study techniques.
• Maintain daily support records and contribute to evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Job description

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation

Learning Support Worker

Salary Point 14 - £24,080 per annum (to be calculated pro rata)

Hours Up to 35 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (Term Time Only) (170 days)

Contract Permanent

Location Peterborough & Stamford College

Become a Learning Support Worker with IEG!

Are you passionate about helping students unlock their full potential? We're looking for dedicated Learning Support Workers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of learners in Peterborough and Stamford.

In this vital role, you'll work as part of our Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision, empowering students who need extra help to thrive in their education. You'll collaborate closely with teaching staff, fostering independence and ensuring students effectively access and participate in learning. For those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), you'll be instrumental in delivering the support they need to achieve their academic goals.

What you'll do:

Support student comprehension by clarifying, explaining, and simplifying instructions.

Keep students engaged and motivated, helping them stay focused on their learning.

Understand and respond to individual learning needs, developing and implementing effective support strategies based on students' learning difficulties or disabilities, risk assessments, care plans, and EHCP targets.

Promote the use of assistive technology and resources to enhance learning and independence.

Boost student confidence and self-esteem, actively seeking opportunities to empower them in their learning journey.

Develop tailored resources and strategies to help students access their learning environment.

Assist with literacy skills, including reading, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, using various strategies to build independence.

Guide students in developing essential study skills, such as organization, note-taking, and scribing.

Provide exam support by acting as an invigilator, scribe, reader, or prompt when required.

Maintain accurate daily support records and contribute to reviews, agreements, and target setting to monitor progress and ensure quality.

Attend regular meetings to share information and contribute to evaluations.

Accompany students on trips and work experience as needed.

Provide mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.

Promote positive student behavior and attitudes, working alongside teaching staff to manage individuals and groups.

IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Financial Security: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a well-established plan for your future.

Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, a welcoming team atmosphere and access to an employee assistance programme

Professional Development: Invest in yourself with ongoing training and development opportunities provided by IEG.

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring students? Apply now!

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Safeguarding Statement

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.