Vacancy details
Salary: £23,442 (Pro-rata: £12,917)
Reference: SR1808
Location: Palmers Campus
Hours: 23.25 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year
Contract: Permanent
Job Details
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:
Educated to level 4 (GCSE)
Previous experience working in education would be an advantage but not essential
The right candidate will have:
A passion for working with young people to support them in their college journey
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work as a team
A strong attention to detail
The ability to work towards deadlines
Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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