Learning Support Assistant - Cross College

Learning Support Assistant - Cross College

Salary: £9.75 - £10.24 per hour

Location: Roles are available at Bridgwater, Cannington & Taunton Campuses

Do you enjoy supporting young people to achieve? Are you enthusiastic, proactive and positive about Education? We are looking for individuals to support students with a range of learning needs.

We currently have vacancies supporting students within the Cross College support teams.

The Additional Learning Support area is responsible for providing additional learning support across the College to full and part-time learners and supports approximately 1000 students on courses of all levels.  Our aim at Bridgwater & Taunton College is for all students with additional support needs to have equal access to the curriculum and work towards meeting their full potential with our support. These may have a range of learning difficulties/disabilities which include specific learning difficulties, autistic spectrum, ADHD/ADD Visual Impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and mental Health Issues. 

Additional Learning Support has a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced team.

The staff work closely with Cross College staff in organising and implementing a wide range of support programmes each tailored to the needs of individual learners. We can offer Specialist Teaching, Specialist Assignment Support, In-class Support, Small Group Workshops, Equipment Support, Specialist Counselling, Mentoring, Exam Access Arrangements, and Assistive Technology Support.

As a Learning Support Assistant at Bridgwater and Taunton College, you will receive excellent support and training. You will have the opportunity to progress in your career by specialising in a specific area of support.

We are holding two Coffee morning sessions where you can come into the Bridgwater Campus on Tuesday 24 May at 9.30 or Taunton Campus on Thursday 26 May at 9.30 to meet the Learning Support Team and learn more about the roles available. To book your place, please email jobs@btc.ac.uk or phone 01278 441293.

For further information about this role and to view the application pack, please click 'Apply'

Application closing date: Sunday 12 June 2022

Interview dates: Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 June 2022