Learning Support Worker (ALS Bristol)

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Annual leave entitlement 25 days (+33)

Family tuition discount 25%

Eye tests

Free parking

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help learners progress within Bristol campus settings. You will work with curriculum staff to support achievement and supervise during breaks and lunches, ensuring a safe learning environment.

The role includes out-of-class academic support and completing administrative duties to record student progress. Term-time only and part-time options are available with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience with learners aged 16-25 with additional needs is desirable.
• Willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with curriculum staff to support learner progress.
• Supervise learners during unstructured times (breaks, lunch, arrivals/departures).
• Provide out-of-class academic support for learners individually or in groups.

Skills

Learner support

Office 365 familiarity

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Experience with young people 16-25

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Role Information

• Reference: REQ001527
• Location: Bristol Campuses
• FTE Salary: £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £17,336.48 (Reflecting the annual 38 working weeks)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term-Time only
• Working Hours: Minimum of 28 hours over 4 days or 35 hours over 5 days (Job shares are available), 38 weeks per year term-time all school holidays off

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September, the People & Culture Team can advise how that will impact you during the application process.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme-Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy aTOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively with curriculum staff in-class to support learner progress and achievement in the classroom.
• To supervise the learners during unstructured times when they are not directly supervised by curriculum staff (e.g. breaks, lunch times, arrivals and departures).
• To provide out-of-class academic support for learners on an individual or group basis.
• To complete all necessary administrative duties, such as accurately recording student support, in a constructive manner.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent), or willingness to upskill.
• A desirable but not essential is experience of working with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs. This experience would preferably be within education, but other experiences related to health, social care or in the community is also very relevant.
• Experience or the willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications

Monday 19th October

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [e-mail]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

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