Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 
Dartington, Nr Totnes 
Starting salary: £12,097 per annum based on a 5 day a week, 1,320 annualised working hours contract 
Start Date: ASAP 

Lifeworks College is a small, independent, specialist further education college for students with learning disabilities. As part of their ongoing development, they are now looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly team, working term time only. 

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll assist teachers to deliver high quality and engaging education and training to students with learning disabilities. 

In this key role, you’ll help to inspire and encourage students through the transition from school to college and enable them to participate in independent living and working. You’ll carry out a range of tasks to facilitate a positive, supportive learning environment and ensure that students realise their full potential. 

Interested? To be considered, you will need: 

- Experience of working with children and/or young people with learning difficulties within an educational setting 
- At a minimum, five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English 

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be a great communicator who is friendly, collaborative and flexible. Patient and empathetic, you’ll also have excellent organisation skills and a proactive approach. 

You’ll receive full training and ongoing support in your role to build on your existing experience and enable you to achieve your career ambitions. 

Experience of working with complex and challenging behaviour would however be beneficial to your application. 

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 30th March 2018. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 2nd April 2018. 

This is a permanent role, working five days per week, during term time only. 

Lifeworks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and they expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

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