Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Full-time/part-time, Term-time only

The Role

The College requires a Learning Support Assistant to support learners both in the classroom and to provide one-to-one support.  We are looking for a full-time or part-time member of staff to join this friendly department in our successful and growing College.  The role will be term-time only (39 weeks per year). 

We are looking for an exceptional candidate. We expect high performance from all our staff, and are looking for an impressive individual to support and inspire College students.  Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College. 

Salary: FTE is £16,750 plus £1,004 fringe allowance per annum  

Actual salary £14,425.13 per annum (inclusive of pro rata fringe allowance) for 35 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks per year). 

Start Date:  As soon as possible

The Department

Woking College aims to ensure equality of opportunity and a wide and varied curriculum for each student in order that every student can become an effective learner, who is able to achieve their maximum potential. We appreciate that every student is unique.  Consequently, there are differences in the ways in which they learn and the level of support that each individual needs.

We aim to provide holistic, personalised and fully integrated support for all students according to their needs and circumstances.  In the first few weeks after enrolment, using diagnostic screening, as well as information provided from home, Learning Support will create an agreed plan to address any particular needs.  Many students come to the College for a fresh start and so we apply a flexible approach to enable them to grow in both confidence and independence, thereby preparing them for greater success and future progression opportunities.

A dedicated Learning Support area is available throughout the week, where one-to-one and small group lessons take place and specialist staff in the fields of literacy, numeracy and study skills can provide assistance.  Depending on learning needs and preferences, some in-class support is also available, as well as specific workshops for building confidence, social skills and mentoring.

Learning Support at Woking College includes:

• Weekly or one-off one-to-one support in the department, or small group work
• Help with study and revision skills, time management and organisation
• Proofreading
• Obtaining exam concessions
• A supported lunchtime social group
• A confidence building workshop (Autumn Term only)
• For students with EHCPs: EHCP monitoring and reviews; In class support; Mentoring and buddying

Application & Selection

Application forms are available to download from our website.

Closing date, Learning Support Assistant:  9am, Tuesday 2 October 2018

Interviews for Learning Support Assistant: Wednesday 10 October 2018 (morning)

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointed staff will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.