Student Support Assistant

Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College; Holme Lacy; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College is seeking resilient and motivated individuals to join the Student Support Team. You will provide care, support and academic assistance for young people with SEND, delivering 1:1 and small group support as well as study skills development.

Full on-the-job training will be offered. Roles involve working with students in and out of the classroom to meet individual needs, with a commitment to equality and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN/SEND).
• Strong interpersonal and empathetic communication with young people and tutors.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group academic support for SEND students.
• Collaborate with Head of Student Support for SEND and tutors to maintain a safe, supportive study environment.
• Support students to develop social and academic skills and prepare for independence.

Job description

The Student Support Team are expanding, we are looking for resilient, passionate and motivated people to join our team. The positions available will provide care, support and academic assistance for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are seeking professional and personable individuals who are motivated and enthusiastic about working with young people with additional needs.

The posts available will enhance our current SEND student support team, providing 1 to 1 support, small group support and study skills development for students with Education, Health and Care Plans.You will be liaising with the Head of Student Support & SEND and tutors to ensure a safe and supportive study environment for all of our students.

These exciting positions will work directly with young people in and out of the classroom environment to meet their individual needs.

Full on the job training will be offered for all of the positions available.

These roles are key in supporting students tocontinuously improve theirsocial and academic skills, to secure achievement, and prepare for independence into adulthood. Working with college staff and tutors will be a key aspect for all of the roles.

The successful applicants must possess the drive, energy and enthusiasm for such pivotal roles and want to gain experience of providing student support within the SEND arena.

HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

For further information please contact Bridget Snasdell, Head of Student Support for SEND, on [e-mail].

Job Location: Hereford and Holme Lacy College

Salary: £26,571 - £27,884 (pro rata) depending on qualifications and experience

Contract: Term time, 36 weeks

Working Hours: Various hours available up to 30 Hours (Term Time Only)

Possible Start Date: ASAP

Interview Date: TBC

Listing Expires: We will shortlist and interview on an ongoing basis