Learning Support Assistant

About The College

Welcome to Calman Coláiste (College), a Specialist Independent 16-25 college providing further education for autistic young adults with additional learning disabilities and complex needs. We benefit from a large 20 acre site with a functional learning hub with catering, horticulture, creative arts and animal husbandry provision. We offer a range of bespoke programmes for learners at our college campus in Thorney, near Peterborough.

• Genuine career development opportunities with transparent pay grades.
• Opportunities for development, including accredited teaching assistant qualifications and teacher training pathways for the right candidates.
• Blue Light card - access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide.
• Refer a friend – earn up to £500 through our referral scheme.
• Wage Stream – a financial wellbeing app, allowing early access to some of your wages for unforeseen expenses.
• Help@hand – a well‑being app giving access to unlimited GP appointments, confidentiality 24/7 mental health support and physiotherapy sessions.
• Life Assurance.

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be an integral part of the family at Calman College. Your day‑to‑day duties may include:

• Building strong and meaningful relationships with students, adapting to each student’s way of learning.
• Supporting the Class Tutor and reviewing the progress of each student.
• Assisting in implementing programmes devised by a multi‑disciplinary team, such as Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Educational Psychologists.
• Supporting access to curriculum and vocational work to ensure positive outcomes in line with personal targets.
• Contributing to the development of students through the provision of a healthy lifestyle and a variety of appropriate stimulating activities.
• Supporting students to develop communication skills using methods appropriate to their abilities.
• Enabling work experience and volunteering opportunities onsite and in the local community.

This role is Monday to Friday during term time.

Kisimul Group Ltd is a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award‑winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global developmental delay and associated challenging behaviour. Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all.

All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.