Student Support Assistant
Reference: FEB20257759
Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Location: Banbury
Salary: up to £13.02ph
Contract type: FTC (until July 2025) Term time only, Part time hours working 21 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 8.30am - 4pm)
Benefits: Generous annual holiday entitlement, government pension scheme, access to Learning Support Essentials training course, and other great benefits.
The Role: Our Student Support Assistants make a difference in the lives of our students with SEN by enabling them to reach their full educational potential. Our tailored pathway programmes, including GCSEs, Life Skills, and A-levels, ensure that all students can overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Teaching Assistants act as role models, adopting our learning philosophy, values and learning techniques to enable our students to progress throughout their course.
Staff at Banbury College work with young adults aged 16-19 years who are enrolled on a variety of academic courses and are studying at all levels, from entry qualifications to Level 3, including T levels. Pathways available for students include animal management, e-sports, performing arts, public services, catering, health and social care, and hair and beauty.
What do you need to be a successful Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning?
* Strong communication skills to collaborate with tutors and ensure the effective delivery of further education programs.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* A creative and innovative approach to motivating learners and providing support.
* Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to assist students with diverse learning needs.
* While previous experience as a teaching assistant and supporting individuals with SEN is beneficial, it is not mandatory.
* Experience in providing personal care and manual handling, or a willingness to undergo training.
Who we are: Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
* Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
* Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
* Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
* Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
* Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
* Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits.
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