Term-Time Learning Support Assistant (Part-Time)

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Gym membership & wellbeing services

Flexible hours

EAP (Counselling and support)

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Middlesbrough College is seeking Learning Support Assistants on a term-time basis to provide high-quality support to students with additional learning needs. Two part-time posts are available, with hours of 29.5 per week across 38 weeks, including one 33-hour and one 18.5-hour option.

You will work with teaching staff to enable students to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in college life, including personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or commitment to achieving this within an agreed timescale.
• Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• A vocational qualification at Level 2 – Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality learning support to ensure all student support needs are met while in college.
• Assist students to access learning and develop independence, including supporting study skills, behaviour, and engagement.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to deliver effective, inclusive support tailored to individual learners.
• Support students with a range of needs, including academic support (e.g. note taking, prompting) and, where required, personal care and mobility assistance.
• Promote inclusion and participation, supporting students’ social integration and enabling them to fully engage in college life.

Skills

Maths & English

Health & safety

Risk assessment

Team player

Flexible SEN delivery

Education

Level 2 qualification in supporting students with learning difficulties/care

Desirable Level 2 vocational qualification

Job description

Middlesbrough College is seeking Learning Support Assistants on a term-time basis to provide high-quality support to students with additional learning needs. Two part-time posts are available, with hours of 29.5 per week across 38 weeks, including one 33-hour and one 18.5-hour option.

You will work with teaching staff to enable students to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in college life, including personal care where required.