Learning Support Worker (ALS Stroud)

Teaching Vacancies; Randwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave (+5 after 5 years

25% family tuition discount

Flexible working

Free eye test

Car parking at campuses

Job summary

SGS College is seeking staff who can support learners aged 16–25 with additional needs. The role requires collaboration with curriculum teams, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to work within a college environment.

Experience in education is preferred, with willingness to upskill and learn Office 365. The post offers a chance to contribute to student progress and access to a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people aged 16–25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs is desirable.
• Experience within education is preferred but related health, social care or community roles are relevant.
• Experience or willingness to learn Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with curriculum staff to support learner progress in the classroom.
• Supervise learners during breaks, lunch, arrivals and departures.
• Provide out-of-class academic support for individuals or groups.
• Complete administrative duties including recording student support; comply with safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Office 365

EHCP awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C+)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for 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

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 a TOTUM 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

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 Commitment to safeguarding SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

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