Learning Support Assistant (Support Worker)

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of the students we support?

The role of a Learning Support Assistant is to provide support for students in their learning which includes their extended curriculum, external placements and visits, 1-1 and small group sessions – under direction of a session leader. You will also support students with the full range of communication systems, eating and drinking, personal care, mobility, medication and therapy subject to supervision and training.

Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Bridge College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning and has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.

Hours - 34.5 hours per week worked over 39 weeks per year (term time role) Monday 08:30-4:00pm Tuesday – Friday 08:30am – 3:45pm.

Starting salary -£18,667.17 (salary already pro-rated to working weeks worked)The full time equivalent is £23,412.00 per annum.

Location - Bridge College, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2GR

Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?

We offer a comprehensive range of CPD opportunities to support personal and career development and you will also be joining a great team of likeminded people with the students at the heart of what they do.

Key tasks within this role are:

To provide support and guidance to the young people by removing barriers to their learning as well as supporting and facilitating changes and transitions along the journey of excellence.

Contributing to all relevant aspects of planning, recording and evidencing progression

Be an active participant in supporting the timetable in all it’s different contexts - assisting and supporting students within learning environments including swimming and hydrotherapy in the College’s purpose-built pool and other therapy and/or leisure facilities and on residential courses.

Maintaining records using Databridge and other college information and recording systems.

Contribute to planning and review processes

Liaising with families, carers and others as necessary and with regard for the confidentiality required by the college and the Together Trust.

What can you bring to our students….?

Can you support our students in obtaining their potential by demonstrating a commitment to achievement and an understanding of working with the needs of students with learning difficulties?

Do you thrive working as part of a team which includes teachers, speech & language therapists, educational psychologists and other educational assistants?

Why work for us?

• You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Telus Health.
• Plus many more benefits which can be found in our Job Pack.

Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us to discover more about Bridge College and the Together Trust.

Take a look at this short video from existing staff members https://youtu.be/T3XYfvbiadQ

We're a Real Living Wage employer - Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply now or get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk.

This role expires 15th April 2024.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.