Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - Independence Hub

Job Details

• Title:
  
  Learning Support Assistant - Independence Hub
• Department:
  Independence Hub
• Campus:
  Alton
• Salary:
  Grade 3 Spine Point 10 - £23,895.82 (Actual salary: £16,863.69)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent / 39 weeks per year / 33 hours per week

Are you passionate about educating and supporting young people with SEND? Would you like a career in a custom-built facility that has been designed to enable young people with severe learning difficulties and complex needs to develop independent living skills needed to participate and thrive within the College and the wider community? HSDC is seeking Learning Support Assistants in our Independence Hub to support us in providing a high quality, accessible, life‑skills based curriculum that equips young people in building confidence and skills to prepare them for a smooth transition into adulthood.

The postholder will ensure that all learners receiving support have the opportunity to develop their independence, feel empowered to make choices and achieve their full potential. You will contribute to an outstanding learner experience from the start of their college journey to progression into further study, supported employment or adult services.

• Provide high quality in‑class or small group support to learners identified with additional learning needs, under the guidance of the class teacher, in all learning environments.
• Plan, implement and measure the impact of the support work carried out in the classroom in order to evaluate its effectiveness and work towards continual improvement of the service.
• Be part of the College’s learner assessment process, assisting curriculum tutors to gather support data and keeping accurate records that are accessible to all who require them.
• Provide, as required, reading/amanuensis, practical assistance and invigilation for both internal and external exams that take place within the College.

• Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Learning Support or similar qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• A passion for making a positive difference to young people’s lives.
• A minimum of a level 2 qualification.

• Invest in Your Growth
  :
  Access a wide range of training, in‑house coaching, workshops and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research with potential international travel.
• Teaching Excellence Support
  :
  Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.
• Generous Pension Plans
  :
  Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off
  :
  Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts
  :
  Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
• Community Engagement
  :
  Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

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How to apply:

We strive to offer an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact  and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible. For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sophie Owen at  for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.