Specialist LSA

East Coast College; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored support to students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 BSL qualification and has experience working with diverse learners. This permanent, term-time role offers 37 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

37 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme (22% employer contribution)

Excellent CPD opportunities

Discounted access to Gym, Salon, and Restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Qualification in British Sign Language.
• Ability to support diverse learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with varying needs.
• Collaborate with tutors to identify learning outcomes.
• Assist in classroom, workshops, and work experiences.

Skills

Experience with a range of learning and/or physical needs

BSL Qualification - Level 3 minimum

Flexibility to work across campuses

Support learning in various settings

Education

Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Learning Support Assistant - BSL

Location: Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth

Hours: 24 hpw

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only - 38 weeks per year

Salary: Band F - £24582.00 FTE (£12.74 per hour)

Are you looking for an opportunity to support education and learning within Further Education? Are you a committed and dedicated advocate for student progression? Are you qualified in British Sign Language?

The SEND Team here at East Coast College are looking for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join them in providing invaluable support to both students and staff, and optimise engagement, progression, and achievement.

Within the SEND Team, you will be able to make excellent use of the support, knowledge, and experience available, and work with a variety of students across a range of Curriculum Areas. Your ability to understand and respect individual student needs, and work closely with tutors to identify learning outcomes will help to drive student success and achievement.

Key needs from you and the role;

• SEND - Experience of working with a wide range of learning and/or physical needs
• BSL Qualification - Level 3 minimum
• Support learning – Classroom, workshop, work experience, trips, and visits
• Flexibility – Work across campuses
• Professional Development – First Aid, Manual Handling, SALT
  
  

East Coast College will offer you;

• 37 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme – Employer contribution of 22%
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Discounted use of Gym, Salon, and Restaurant
  
  

If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity to be a part of East Coast College, then apply now, or contact Lucy Stebbings – [e-mail] for more information, or to receive the application in an accessible format.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We require all staff to hold a Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, and be able to evidence this.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.