Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

City of Portsmouth College (COPC); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Portsmouth is looking for a Sessional Learning Support Assistant to help students with special educational needs in classroom settings and during breaks. Candidates should possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, along with the ability to promote student independence. This is a part-time role with accurate record-keeping and collaboration with teachers essential.

Benefits

Up to 8.2 weeks annual leave

Access to staff development programs

Free parking on campus

Various discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Ability to support young people.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills essential.
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Monitor and record students' progress.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and other college staff.

Skills

Support young people

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Special Educational Needs

Job description

Overview

Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – City of Portsmouth College (COPC)

Job Title: Sessional Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: All Campuses, Portsmouth

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £23,556.64 - £24,231.89 per annum, Actual Salary Pro Rata depending on working hours/working weeks

Hours of work: Casual/Part-Time, up to 37 Hours per week, Term Time only (up to 36 weeks)

About the Organization

City of Portsmouth College aspires to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, offering a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture with competitive benefits. The College aims to support the growth and development of students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: Up to 8.2 weeks (pro-rata according to hours) per full year, paid inclusive of salary. Includes winter shutdown in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays and statutory bank holidays.
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department.
• Staff Development: Access to College staff development programmes and CPD.
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at City of Portsmouth.
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a COPC email address.
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (except Arundel).
• Blue Light Card: Discounts on clothing, electrical goods, food, days out, etc.

About The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at City of Portsmouth College, you will support students with special educational needs in 1:1 or small group settings within a classroom. You may also support students during breaks, lunch times and external outings, promoting independence and high expectations in line with Educational Health Care Plan requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Monitor and record students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and other college staff

To be successful

• Ability to support young people
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the College’s work and underpin its vision to transform lives through exceptional education and training. The College is committed to promoting these strands across the curriculum, enrichment activities and 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.

Closing

We reserve the right to close the job advert when there are satisfactory applications, and the role may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is sufficient interest.