Additional Learning Support Assistant

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Additional Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £19,338 - £20,859 per annum

Package:

Permanent

39 weeks per year

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing services

On-site nurseries

Cycle2work scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Additional Learning Support Assistant to join our team here at Leicester College.

We are looking for enthusiastic and outstanding applicants to support students to develop their study skills, literacy, numeracy and language skills. 

In this role, you will support students in a variety of environments, including in-class, small groups and workshops, outreach, and educational visits. You will be a good communicator and have the ability to form constructive relationships with students to promote independence in learning. Experience of supporting SEND students in a post-16 setting would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly to effectively develop students’ independent learning capacity and confidence by enabling them to use effective strategies to overcome barriers to learning.

You will have the following:

Level 3 qualification or be prepared to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Additional Learning Support or Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in maths and English (GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 or equivalent)

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.