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Learning Support Assistant
April 20, 2022 | Comments Off on Learning Support Assistant
Protocol is delighted to be working with City College Plymouth, one of the country's largest providers of quality education and training who are going through a period of transition to propel education into the future. Graded as "GOOD" by Ofsted, City College Plymouth is home to over 12,000 bright and enthusiastic students, you will be joining over 600 talented and experienced staff and actively contributing to its core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity to nurture and support to ensure every student can be the best they can be.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly effective Learning Support Assistant to join our very successful team at City College Plymouth. This is a permanent position, offering 21 hours per week, 36 weeks per year.
You will have knowledge of supporting students and a desire to positively impact upon students' learning, and a firm commitment to high academic achievement. Above all, you will be dedicated to giving all our students an outstanding education experience.
The successful candidate will be:
An excellent practitioner who can enthuse and inspire.
Passionate about raising aspirations and improving educational life chances.
A role model and champion of best practice.
Clear-thinking and outward-looking.
Dynamic, innovative and hardworking.
In addition to your salary, you can expect an annual leave entitlement of 29 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time), plus Bank Holidays and additional College closure days over the festive period. You will receive generous contributions towards your pension, CPD opportunities, and exclusive access to discounts at various UK attractions, restaurants, travel and theatre.
City College Plymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Purpose:
To support the education and development of students with varying abilities. The post holder will work closely with curriculum staff to form an effective classroom partnership to support students and their learning as directed by the Learning Support Manager and/or Senior Learning Support Assistant. The post holder may at times be in sole charge of support on a 1-1, small group and workshop basis. The post holder will be willing to work some evening and occasional Saturdays, shared with other team members.
The Person and Qualification:
You will be expected to have gained or work towards a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
Excellent background in supporting students with learning disabilities within an educational establishment
Adaptable disposition and the ability to assist with a variety of curriculum and vocational activities, - supporting within workshop, in-class, and 1-1 situations
Good knowledge of emerging assistive technologies and IT systems
Certificate in Learning Support would be an advantage
Willing to undertake learner's personal care if required