Level 3 Delivery - Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro is seeking a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to join the Totton College team. The role involves assisting and supporting teaching staff across a broad spectrum of academic and vocational areas within the classroom and around the centre.

We value a supportive, friendly team and commitment to enabling learners to progress. English and maths at level 2+ are required, with Level 3 teaching qualifications or willingness to work towards, and a DBS check is essential.

Qualifications

• English and maths: level 2 or above.
• Level 3 Teaching Qualification or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in School Qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Desirable: Mental Health First Aider / Level 3 First Aid at Work and ELSA Qualification or willingness to work towards.
• All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience in learning support desirable but not essential; Nacro supports those new to learning support work.
• Nacro is a fair and inclusive employer, Ban the Box; welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those with criminal records.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating and supporting students in lessons, meeting their defined needs using a range of strategies and resources.
• Support the student experience by helping them to build confidence and independence.
• Contribute to planning to meet student needs and daily routines.
• Work with colleagues to influence planning and resources for lessons, improving accessibility for all students.
• Intervene and support students to make progress on their course; may cover lessons occasionally.

Skills

English Level 2+

Maths Level 2+

Education

Level 3 Teaching Qualification

Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in School Qualification

Job description

Level 3 Delivery - Learning Support Assistant

Level 3 Delivery Learning Support Assistant

Salary - £26,238 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type - Job type – Full-Time /Part-time / Job share all consideredHours - 37.5 Hour (Term Time Only – 195 Days)

Location – Southampton

DBS requirement – Enhanced and Barred DBS

This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship

We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

Who are we looking for?

We are in search of a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to join our Team at Totton College. The role is to assist and support teaching staff delivering a broad spectrum of academic and vocational subject areas within the classroom and around the centre.

We are a supportive and friendly team, who work together to ensure quality of our provision, within the local community to support the needs of the locality.

What will I be doing as a Learning Support Assistant?

A Learning Support Assistant plays a critical role in creating a positive learning environment to support learners in achieve their goals. You will ensure that learners receive high quality support to enable them to make good progress from their starting points.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Facilitating and supporting students in lessons, meeting their defined needs using a range of strategies and resources,
• Support the student experience by helping them to build confidence and independence,
• Contribute to the planning need to meet student needs, including their daily routines,
• Work with your colleagues to influence planning and resources for lessons, improving accessibility and ensuring students can participate fully,
• Influence and support work to intervene and support students so that can they make progress on their course,
• You may occasionally be asked to cover lessons, working through content provided by teachers in their absence.

Requirements for this role:

English and maths: level 2 or above.

Level 3 Teaching Qualification or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in School Qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards

Desirable but not mandatory, hold Mental Health First Aider/Level 3 First Aid at Work and ELSA Qualification or willingness to work towards.

All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check,

Previous experience in learning support is desirable but not essential, Nacro is proud to support those new to learning support work.

Nacro is fair and inclusive employerAt Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team.

We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records.

Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially.