Lead Specialist Learning Assistants

(0.8271 FTE TTO) 36 hours per week - Term time only 38 weeks.

We are expanding our high quality service to learners with SEND and require a Lead to co-ordinate the growing number of Specialist Learning Assistants.

You will need to have experience within the education sector, and have a good understanding of the support needs of individuals who have a range of support requirements in relation to a disability, learning difficulty or ESOL, English and Maths need.

You will need to be a motivated and proactive person committed to developing the service and supporting staff to enable learners to progress on course, achieve their qualifications and work towards independence.

You will be required to timetable and appraise staff and manage specialist equipment and software. You will have strong organisational skills, a multi-disciplinary approach and a good working knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans’ the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Reforms 2014.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application form is 18th November 2019.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

Please apply via email to apply@blueoctopus.co.uk

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