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SalaryBased at Northbrook, Worthing Campuses
various hours available per week, working 36 weeks per year
We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants at our Worthing Campuses to support the teaching and learning of students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College.
Key Responsibilities
- To support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with College policies.
- To provide support for personal care where necessary, including administering medication.
- To assist in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
- To create and maintain accurate records.
- To continually review the students’ support needs.
- To liaise with the Learning Support Assistant Manager, Senior Learning Support Assistants, Student Tutors and Lecturers on a daily basis.
- To supervise student learning where necessary.
Essential experience, knowledge, qualifications, skills and attributes
- Working with learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and emotional, social and behavioural needs
- Ability to support the learning needs of students in classroom and workshop environments
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C or above
- Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
- A high level of emotional resilience in the workplace
- Ability to possibly remain standing for long periods (e.g if assisting in a workshop/practical session)
The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview
The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.
We offer generous pension schemes, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses.
Closing date: 4 April 2024
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
- Please note the salary is subject to recent legislation changes regarding paid annual leave for term time only staff.
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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
