Student Support Assistants

Herefordshire & Ludlow College; Holme Lacy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Herefordshire & Ludlow College is expanding its Student Support Team and seeks resilient, motivated people to provide care, support and academic assistance for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will work directly with young people in and out of the classroom, delivering 1-to-1 support, small group sessions and study skills development, while liaising with the Head of Student Support for SEND and teaching staff to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support for students with SEND.
• Deliver small group support and study skills development.
• Liaise with the Head of Student Support for SEND and tutors to ensure a safe and supportive study environment.
• Work directly with young people in and out of the classroom environment to meet individual needs.
• Engage in on-the-job training and contribute to continuous improvement of student welfare.

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].

Salary: £26,021 - £27,884 FTE (depending on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Permanent, part time, term time only (36 weeks)