Learning Support Assistant (Support Worker)

Bank Learning Support Assistant – Bridge College Openshaw.

Hours

Daily working pattern - 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday, Tuesday - Friday and 8:30am to 3:15pm

Salary

£12.01 per hour

Location - Bridge College, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2GR - A Together Trust service

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

The role of a Learning Support Assistantis 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.

About you...

• Are you a student training in the Education or Care sector, looking for some paid work experience?
• Are you new to the Education sector and want to get some paid experience?
• You will complete our full training induction programme, be given constant support working within our residential homes and be committed to our values and be flexible in your working week. We will give you some great opportunities to learn and grow within your career.

Job Description

• You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.
• We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.
• We can’t promise a job with us will be easy, what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.
• A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.
• The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

This role will require additional mandatory training before you can start. If successful, you will be supported by L&D to complete the training you need.

How it works…..

• We are looking to build a team of bank staff to support the children and young people we care for in our Education setting.
• You will be motivated and flexible, passionate about supporting the people who access our services.
• You should have some experience in working within a similar environment or the desire to kick start a career with us.
• You will encourage our young people to develop confidence, self-esteem and essential life skills. As part of our team, you will work hard to empower and help them break through barriers and experience a range of varied opportunities and activities and assist permanent staff teams with duties. You will be open to completing personal care as well as general support work.

Working for Together Trust

• Every day is different at Together Trust, and you’ll be empowering people to live the best life possible. Plus, you’ll be supported by an understanding team and a charity that values and cares for you.
• For more information about the benefits we offer, please see the documents attached below.

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.

Apply now!

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

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

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

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individua