Pathways Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
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As a college, our strategy is Career-Focused Learning and ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. Are you looking to find a career in education in a forward-thinking, employment sector-focused college with state-of-the-art immersive, supportive, and creative learning environments?
This is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and established Pathways department as a Pathways Learning Support Assistant (LSA), in the classroom. Within this role, you will have the chance to work with experienced, innovative, and inspiring teachers and learning support staff in a range of curriculum areas; giving you an insight into the rewarding career of working with young people at a critical time in their career-focused development. In the role, you can make a key difference to the outcomes of young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Applicants must have an empathetic approach and be able to work flexibly. You will be a good communicator, confident in supporting students to attain their learning outcomes, and with the ability to develop a professional rapport with young people between 16-24 years. You will have good academic credentials and be able to support learners from foundation level to adult access students. The role is developmental, and the successful candidate will be offered regular professional development to extend your skills and knowledge. We look forward to meeting you as an enthusiastic individual who can make a real difference to the teaching and learning experience provided at USP College.
You could be part of our USP team delivering a supportive, immersive, and creative learning environment. Share with us your drive, ability, and desire to motivate students to achieve the highest possible learning outcomes is essential. Make an application today.
Job Requirements:
1. Educated to level 4 (GCSE)
2. Previous experience working in education would be an advantage but not essential
The right candidate will have:
1. A passion for working with young people to support them in their college journey
2. High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
3. The ability to work as a team
4. A strong attention to detail
5. The ability to work towards deadlines
6. Highly motivated and enthusiastic
7. Excellent attendance and punctuality
8. Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
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