Academic Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Academic Learning Support Assistant£20,103 - £22,158 pro-rata­­­­­Hours: 37 hours per week/ 38 weeks per annumContract Type: Temporary to June 2024 initiallyWorking as a key member of the Student Support and Engagement Team you will provide a high quality, proactive learning support service for students who have special educational needs and disabilities. You will work with curriculum teams to ensure that alllearners receiving support have the opportunities to achieve and exceed their potential, develop independence skills and have equal opportunities to progress into further study, employment and/or positive community engagement.With experience of working in an education or care setting with young people with learning difficulties, disabilities and complex and physical needs. you will have Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent or willingness to achieve within 1 year together withqualifications in learning support, care or education or a willingness to work towards.You must have knowledge and understanding of barriers and issues faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities and strategies to overcome these.Please click apply - we then email you an application pack, job description and supporting documents, along withrecruitment application guidelinesandour recruitment of ex-offenders policy.Benefits -Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector: Generous Holidays - Starting at 28 days annual leave up to the full-time equivalent of 35 days annual leave (dependent upon grade and length of service) PLUS bank holidays and College closure days. Generous Pensions - All staff have the option to join a defined benefit pension scheme, dependent upon their role, in either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher Pension scheme. In addition to employee contributions, the College contributes a further14-17% of salary to the pension scheme for each member of staff.Free Employee Assistance Programme - Available for all staff members providing 24/7 telephone support and out of hours help.Flexible Working - Opportunity for staff to apply for flexible working and benefits.Generous work-life balance - Should you have family/caring responsibilities, we have a whole package of family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, additional paid maternity and paternity leave, and leave for family emergencies.On-Site Town Centre Car Parking - For just £100 per year which is 27 pence per day - subject to availability.On-Site Catering Facilities - Across campus food cafes offering freshly cooked quality food that offers excellent value for money. Plus Starbucks in three cafes.Family First - Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Policy.Cycle to Work Scheme - Staff can save 25 - 39% on a new bike for work and spread the cost.Plus many more (listed on College website).Reference Number: ALSAClosing date: 9thJanuary 2024 12 NoonInterview Date: to be confirmed