Learning Support Worker (ALS Stroud)

Teaching Vacancies; Stroud; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make a positive impact

LGPS pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Two weeks Christmas closure

25% tuition discount for immediate (SG

Family friendly policies and flexible

Lifestyle discounts and cycle to work

TOTUM card access

Inclusive staff networks and community

Free car parking (all campuses)

Health and wellbeing resources

Costa Coffee onsite catering

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking staff to support learner progress by working with curriculum teams in-class and providing out-of-class academic assistance. The role includes supervising learners during breaks and unsupervised times and carrying out administrative duties to record student support.

Applicants should have a good general education, GCSEs in Maths and English, and be willing to upskill.

Qualifications

• Good general education including Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent), or willingness to upskill.
• Experience or willingness to learn Office 365 and its applications.
• Experience with young people aged 16-25 with additional needs and/or EHCPs is desirable but not essential.

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.

Skills

Office 365 experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above)

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

What the college offers its staff

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
• 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

Further details about the role

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.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College