Overview
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Part Time, Reduced Year)
Salary: £12.60 per hour
About the Role
What You Will Do
- To be involved in planning and preparation and assessment of learning as part of the curriculum team.
- Providing in and out of class support to meet identified needs of students who have High Needs.
- Providing curriculum teachers/assessors and SEND team members with verbal and written reports on students who have High Needs or SEND and feedback against strategies used and progress towards outcomes on the EHCP.
- Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices, and helping with all emergency evacuations.
- Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours.
- There may be a requirement to be involved in learners’ transport arrangements and helping students who have High Needs to develop independent travel skills where needed.
About You
- Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment
- Experience of working within a team who support SEND or high needs students to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
- Strong Awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues.
- Able to work effectively as a team member and being able to adapt and embrace change.
- A willingness to be flexible and mobile as the role requires working across the college campuses and off-site visits with learners.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
