Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

Learning Support Assistant (Ref. No. A953) 
Part-Time(14.5 hours per week)/Term-Time/Permanent/Aberdeen City Campus
Salary: £26,734.90 - £28,364.05 pro rata per annum
Actual Salary: £9,989.60 - £10,598.34 per annum

Reporting to the Senior Learning Support Assistant, you will be part of a team of Learning Support Assistants providing an effective cross college student support service. This will include delivering in-class support, providing help in practical classes, assisting teaching staff and supporting assessments by reading or scribing.

Qualified to a SVQ Level 2 or equivalent (SCQF Level 5), we are seeking a caring, motivated and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting the student journey and promoting independence.

Previous experience of delivering Learning Support within adult education and of working with students in a variety of settings is essential.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be 4^th July 2024.

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call Human Resources on (01224) 612244.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Relevant SVQ Level II qualification or equivalent qualification SCQF Level 5 or higher*
2. Evidence of continuing professional development
   

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Experience of providing group and individual Learning Support.
3. Experience of working with students in a variety of settings
4. Experience of collating data/information handling and presenting information
   

SKILLS

1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated
2. Committed to people development
3. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
4. Ability to relate to people
5. Able to develop positive working relationships
6. Able to remain calm under pressure
   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
3. Able to travel to other locations as required