South Staffordshire College employs over 600 people across 5 campuses (Rodbaston, Lichfield, Cannock, Tamworth and TORC) in a variety of roles including lecturers, assessors, learning support workers and learning support assistants who teach and support our students. We also employ staff for our business support teams which include professions such as IT, Finance, Marketing, HR, Teaching and Learning Coaches and Technicians. South Staffordshire College is a proud community dedicated to student success. Our collective efforts earned us an Ofsted Good grade in May 2024. If you're excited about joining our journey of continuous improvement and achievement, apply today We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant The successful candidate should be able to work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students, that help them embrace their differences and develop independence through supportive strategies to achieve their career aspirations. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To work seamlessly with the lecturer to provide outstanding support for students in a range of vocational subjects and levels to achieve the outcomes as detailed in their EHCP or support plan. To enable students with a wide range of learning differences to engage with supportive strategies and assistive technologies that support them to make progress. To provide personal care for students as appropriate as detailed in their EHCP or support plan. To undergo direct classroom observation and take part in peer observation when appropriate. Required Skills and Experience: GCSE A - C in Maths and English (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent Experience of supporting the teaching, learning and assessment process in Further Education or a similar setting for students with a learning difference and or disability Excellent verbal and written communication, organisation and interpersonal skills What's in it for you? Health & Wellbeing/Staff Celebration Day where we celebrate our staff each year in July Automatic enrolment to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) the College contributes a minimum of 22.9% to your pension each year Life Assurance If you join the pension schemes, you automatically receive life assurance benefits of 3 times your gross salary whilst in our employment. Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work Scheme Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post and are inclusive of any of the following: Armed forces, Disability and Domestic Abuse We also hold the following accreditation's: Armed Forces Gold Covenant, Disability Confident Lead, Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC), Tommys, Menopause Workplace Pledge and Parent's Promise How to apply: To apply for a role (name of the role), please click 'Apply Online' to register and complete an application form. If you are applying via a job board, click 'Apply' and this will take you directly to the role via our South Staffordshire College website. What you can expect from us - South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and adult and a barred list check.