Senior ASC Learning Support Assistant

Activate Learning; Banbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Senior Learning Support Assistant at the Banbury ASC Centre to enhance student success. The role involves providing tailored support for students with learning difficulties and Autism, ensuring their needs are met effectively. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, alongside knowledge of educational support strategies.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan for optical and dental care

Continuous professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave policy

Flexible working options

Pension schemes

Free parking and on-site facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with Education Health and Care Plans.
• Student-centered approach with ability to implement support strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism and complex needs.
• Assist in assessment processes for learning support.
• Manage resources and ensure efficient support.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

E-literacy

Job description

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Learning Support Assistant to be based at our ASC Centre at Banbury college.

To highlight the main purpose of this role is to help ensure the retention and achievement of students receiving ASC Centre additional learning support are met.

This includes students on courses with the ASC Centre, on a course with LLDD or accessing cross college courses from Foundation up to BTEC Level 3 / A Level courses.

Working closely with the ASC Centre Coordinator, ASC Group Manager and external agencies, you will help to ensure that students with Autism, learning support and other complex needs are adequately provided for and supported.

You will assist in the assessment process of students to accurately identify their learning support needs and to ensure that college learning support staff and resources are deployed efficiently with timetabling and duty rotas to provide adequate cover and support throughout the day for our students.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 5pm, term time only.

What do you need to be a successful Senior LSA at Activate Learning?

The successful candidate will have good knowledge of Autism, other complex needs and learning difficulties that our students may experience.

You will have previous experience of working in line with Education Health and care Plans and understand the need for a student-centred approach and have the ability to offer and implement bespoke support strategies to cover diverse learning needs.

You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, you will be a role model of professionalism with the ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with internal and external customers.

You will be able to work independently and demonstrate flexibility contributing to the team's effectiveness and be able to react to organisational change quickly and positively.

E-literate and competent IT and administration skills are essential.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.