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 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 seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Worker who can work effectively and imaginatively to provide first class support for students. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Work seamlessly with the lecturer to provide outstanding support for students in their educational, communication, social, emotional and personal development in all areas of their individualised program and to achieve the outcomes as detailed in their EHCP. Provide health and care support for learners, as detailed in their EHCP and as directed by professionals, including intimate personal care, support for mobility and assistance with medication. Contribute to Positive Handling Planning, using de-escalation management and intervention techniques to support individual learner behaviours Required Skills and Experience: GCSE D - F in Maths and English (Grades 3 - 1) 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 Knowledge and experience of using supportive strategies to enable students with a specific learning difference Excellent verbal and written communication, organisation and interpersonal skills Ability to use logic and information to achieve targets Interviews are anticipated to take place on: 30 th January 2025 What's in it for you? Generous holiday scheme, full time business support staff are entitled to 50 days annual leave, including the Bank Holidays, 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (ME days support your health & wellbeing and are a day of the College's choosing that you can spend doing what you want to so long as it is not at work) Pro rata for part time 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. 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 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 barred list check.