Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues.
Working in a dynamic, values led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.
We offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform, Green Car Scheme, personal development opportunities and attractive pension schemes.
We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individual to provide Learning Support for students with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Working within the College's Additional Learning Support Team, you will provide individualised and sensitive support.
You will provide support to meet learner's needs both in and outside of class. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to form trusting and effective relationships with both students and staff.
A firm knowledge and understanding of supporting young people and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in an educational or related setting is desirable.
The College reserves the right to interview for this post should we receive suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. To comply with legislation, you are required to obtain a DBS check for your role. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.
The closing date for applications to this role is 19/02/2024