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Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term & Permanent)

Reference: NOV20210346
Expiry date: 2021-12-07 12:00:00.000
Location: Burton upon Trent
Salary: £18,592 Pro Rata
Benefits: Attractive benefits package
Duration:Until 31st July 2022
Attachments: No53LSAforHNLs2019.doc

Learning Support Assistant
Term-time, various hours available
Fixed term to 31st July 2022. Permanent roles also available
Salary £18,592 pro rata 

Vacancies available are

Kickstart – 16.5 hours (fixed term 31st July 2022), salary £6,600 per annum

Andrew Phillips Unit – 26.5 hours (fixed term 31st July 2022) , £10,601 per annum

Computing – 16.5 hours (permanent), salary £6,600 per annum

Creative – 16.5 hours (permanent), salary £6,600 per annum

Please let us know which vacancy/vacancies you are interested in, in the cover letter section of your application form.

 

Who are we looking for?


We are seeking a candidate who has experience of supporting individuals in an educational setting to help overcome potential barriers to learning that may arise due to a learning difficulty/disability.

You will provide a range of support strategies and support the learner in the development of study skills and promoting independence to help ensure maximum learner achievement. Industrial or vocational experience working with young people, who have complex communication and specific high level SEND is essential for this role. You will need to be flexible and able to demonstrate a proactive, sensitive and empathetic approach in helping individuals overcome personal challenges.

You will have excellent communication skills and an adaptable and professional attitude. You will need to be able to work effectively as part of a highly skilled team and have a high level of disability awareness and safeguarding awareness.  Patience, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour are highly desirable attributes for this role. You will hold a level 2 in English and Maths (or have the ability to work towards) and a qualification in Supporting Learning at Level 2 or above is desirable.

The post is fixed term until 31st July 2022, however there may be an opportunity to renew the contract for the next academic year.

 

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

  • Pension schemes for academic and support staff
  • Generous holiday plans
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Family friendly policies
  • Excellent staff training programme
  • Outstanding on-site nursery
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 

If you feel you have the skills and understanding for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Burton and South Derbyshire College; creating the skills of tomorrow.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level.

Burton and South Derbyshire College is committed to promoting Equal Opportunities.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon, 7th December 2021.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.