Newcastle-under-Lyme
Learning Support Assistant
Job Reference: OCT20246149
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,542 - £23,928 Pro Rata
Closing Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024
Description
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Location: Newcastle under Lyme College site
Term Time Working Positions Available:
1. 1 x 28 hour post
2. 1 x 11.5 hour post
Salary: £22,542 - £23,928 (NSUP5 – NSUP10) pro rata (depending on skills and experience)
28 hour post (£14,139 - £15,008 actual salary per annum)
11.5 hour post (£5,807 - £6,164 actual salary per annum)
You will primarily be responsible for the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Working under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for additional learning support, specific duties include:
* Assisting students in their work
* Preparation of rooms, equipment, and materials
* Tracking learner progress
* General individual assistance, which may include attending to their health, safety, physical and hygiene needs
Minimum Requirements:
For the position, you will be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent). Relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities is also desirable. You will also have a good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities. A level 2 note taking qualification or equivalent is desirable.
You will be a good communicator, enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to motivate others along with good organisational skills. A flexible approach to working hours will also be required to accommodate the needs of learners.
What’s in it for you?
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Term-time only working
* Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
* Subsidised Gym Membership
* Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
* Staff parking available
* Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
* On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
How to apply
To apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 17th November 2024
Interviews to be held Wednesday 27th November 2024
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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