Senior Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading college in Redhill is seeking Senior Learning Support Assistants to assist students with learning difficulties. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as guiding learning support staff and working closely with teachers to enhance student participation. Competitive salary with excellent benefits, including pension schemes and access to fitness facilities.

Benefits

Choice of two excellent pension schemes

Brilliant holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to fully equipped gym

Discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Experience of working in classes supporting students with learning needs at a school or college.
• Experience of working with children/adults with special learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support students with learning difficulties to participate fully in their college experience.
• Support and guide other Learning Support Assistants within the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT Skills

Education

Qualification level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualification in providing learning support

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 adultsand expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ aresmoke-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.