Learning Support Assistant

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Stafford
Salary
17648.00 - 20127.00 GBP Annual + Local Government Pension Scheme, Exc
Posted
23 Sep 2021
Closes
21 Oct 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Location: Stafford College

Two positions available:

Position 1: 24 hours per week - Permanent
Position 2: 28 hours per week - Temporary until July 2022
Positions available are for term-time only (36 weeks)

Salary: GBP17,648 - GBP20,127 pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Actual salary for 24 hours per week ranges from GBP9,157 to GBP10,444
Actual salary for 28 hours per week ranges from GBP10,684 to GBP12,185

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted's recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'positive, stimulating and safe learning environment', 'highly motivated staff', and 'learners' exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning'. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Due to a number of internal promotions and an increase in volume of students with SEND requirements, we have two positions available, one permanent and one fixed term at Stafford College. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up these positions.

You will primarily be responsible for the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Working under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for additional learning support, specific duties include assisting students in their work; preparation of rooms, equipment and materials, tracking learner progress as well as general individual assistance which may include attending to their health, safety, physical and hygiene needs.

For the position, you will be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent), and will need relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities. You will also have a good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities. A level 2 note taking qualification or equivalent as desirable.

You will be a good communicator, enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to motivate others along with good organisational skills. A flexible approach to working hours will also be required to accommodate the needs of learners.

What's in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Term-time only working

How to apply

To apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form.
If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 10th October 2021.

Interviews are to be held on: Monday 18th October 2021 at Stafford College

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community