Senior Learning Support Assistant

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Redhill is seeking a Senior Learning Support Assistant to support students with learning difficulties in a full-time, term-time role. The ideal candidate will be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy and have experience in supporting students with special needs. Responsibilities include assisting students according to their learning support plans and guiding other Learning Support Assistants. The position offers a competitive salary and various staff benefits including a pension scheme and gym access.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension schemes

Holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to gym

Discounted spa and salon treatments

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience of supporting students with learning needs.
• Experience working with children/adults with special learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide Learning Support Assistants.
• Assist designated students in accordance with learning support plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT Skills

Education

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualification in providing learning support

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Learning Support Assistant

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill)

Salary: £24,666 or £25,311 (Pro‑rated) - 38 and 39 weeks respectively

Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday (8.45am – 5.00pm) Term Time Only (38 or 39 Weeks a year)

We are currently seeking to appoint a number of Senior Learning Support Assistants (SLSA) to assist and support our Curriculum staff in a number of different departments across the College. The purpose of this role is to help and support students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to participate fully in their college experience and achieve their learning goals.

Under the leadership and management of the ALS Manager and ALS Coordinator, the SLSA will support and guide other Learning Support Assistants within the learning support team to meet the key accountabilities of the LSA role.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will assist designated students, in either groups or on an individual basis, in accordance with their learning / learning support plans.

The successful candidate must:

• Be qualified to at least level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy
• Experience of working in classes supporting students with learning needs at a school or college
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working with children/adults with special learning needs
• Have competent IT Skills and the ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook

Ideally candidates will hold a qualification in providing learning support or will be willing to obtain this qualification. Please note Orbital South Colleges will consider candidate who are looking for job share.

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

• Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke‑free zones.

As part of our pre‑employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

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