Pre-16 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 8.2 weeks equivalent

Local Government pension

Staff development programmes

Onsite hair salon & sports centre 50%

Parking across campus

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking a Pre-16 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at the Highbury and North Harbour campus to provide classroom and 1:1 support for students with SEND, SEMH and other barriers to learning. You will work with teachers to promote positive behaviour, confidence and progress toward educational goals.

The role involves promoting independence, wellbeing and high expectations, with responsibilities including monitoring progress and collaboration with staff during term-time

Qualifications

• Ability to support young people with SEND and learning needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and learning needs in class and 1:1.
• Monitor and record students’ progress and behaviours.
• Collaborate with teachers and college staff to plan support.

Skills

Support young people

Excellent communication

Literacy and numeracy

Interpersonal skills

SEND knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Pre-16 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Highbury and North Harbour (Main Campus Highbury)

Salary: Actual salary pro-rata, Full Time Equivalent £24,521.29 - £25,210.25 per annum

Hours of work: Various Hours Available, up to 36 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Full/Part-Time, Sessional

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role

To provide high-quality learning support for students attending our College’s Alternative Provision Programmes with a range of learning difficulties/disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and other barriers to learning. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff and the Pre-16 Coordinator to provide classroom and 1:1 support, enabling students to engage positively with learning, develop confidence, improve their personal and social skills, and make progress towards their educational goals. The role includes promoting positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and high expectations, whilst supporting students in accordance with their individual support plans and EHCP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs
• Monitoring and recording students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you

• Ability to support young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.