Learning Support Assistant
- Recruiter
- Loughborough College
- Location
- Loughborough, Leicestershire
- Salary
- £9,313 per annum
- Posted
- 19 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 03 Dec 2018
- Subject Area
- Special Needs and Supported Learning
- Job Level
- Teaching Assistant
- Job Function
- Academic Support, Student Services / Recruitment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
30 hours per week, term time only.
The Loughborough College support team is seeking a Learning Support Assistant, to join them in providing a range of support to learners with identified learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
We are looking for someone to be involved in supporting learners across a range of courses from Entry level to Degree level who have learning difficulties and disabilities including Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and Hearing & Visual/Physical Impairments. The successful candidate will provide in-class support to groups of learners, which includes note-taking, assisting with personal care and mobility support.
It is essential that you have experience of working with students with a disability and have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake further training where identified, particularly in areas such as Makaton and manual handling.
We are looking for a candidate who will be committed to team work and have a positive approach towards all learners. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Loughborough College is a great place to work and is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from males who are underrepresented in the Learning Support team.
We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources. Alongside our commitment to your personal and professional development, we offer a generous benefits package including:
- A competitive pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Access to Healthcare scheme
- Tax efficient childcare
- Subsidised gym membership
Please apply via the link.