Learning Support Assistant

Overview

We would like to invite expressions of interest from enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants for the new academic year, should a suitable role become available. As a college, our strategy is Career-Focused Learning and ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Are you looking to find a career in education in a forward thinking, employment sector focused college with state of the art immersive, supportive and creative learning environments?

This would be an ideal opportunity to join a successful and established learning support department as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), in the classroom. Within this role you would have the chance to work with experienced, innovative and inspiring teachers and learning support staff in a range of curriculum areas; giving you an insight into the rewarding career of working with young people at a critical time in their career focused development.

In the role you can make a key difference to the outcomes of young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Support learners in various curriculum areas within the classroom and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. Work with teachers and learning support staff to help learners achieve their learning outcomes. Build a professional rapport with young people, typically aged 16–24, and support their development during a formative stage of their education. Adapt support strategies to individual learner needs to promote engagement and progress.

Applicants must have an empathetic approach and be able to work flexibly. You will be a good communicator, confident in supporting students to attain their learning outcomes and with the ability to develop a professional rapport with young people between 16-24 years. You will have good academic credentials and be able to support learners from foundation level to adult access students.

• Educated to level 4 (GCSE)
• Previous experience working in education would be an advantage but not essential

• A passion for working with young people to support them in their college journey
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as a team
• A strong attention to detail
• The ability to work towards deadlines
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students