Learning Support Assistant, Part Time, Reduced Year (KC717)

An opportunity has arisen for a LSA to join our experienced AP (Alternative Provision) team at Keighley college.

This is a Part Time role - Monday - Friday 09:00 - 2:30, Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

WHAT WE DO 

We offer a high-quality provision for students aged 14-16 SEND & SEMH needs.

An individualised bespoke programme is offered to all our students across five days a week.

The AP offer a wide range of curriculum subjects in order to make sure all students have a positive experience.

As a result of the high-quality provision, we are looking for someone that can make a difference to our young people's lives and support our learners in both theory and practical lessons.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Involved in planning and preparation and assessment of learning as part of the course team.

• Provide in-class support to meet identified need of students who have high needs.

• Provide curriculum teachers/assessors and Learning Support team members with verbal reports on students who have high needs.

See the Job Description for full details.

YOUR PROFILE 

You will have experience of working with students with high needs or and SEND needs.

• Experience of working with students who have high needs or SEND needs to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Able to establish rapport and to maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience of working in a team in an educational setting.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

Contact  Pavel Bikar  Pavel.Bikar@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

PLEASE USE THE JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION WHEN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT KEIGHLEY COLLEGE

Keighley College, a highly successful community college is part of the Luminate Education Group. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College. 

BENEFITS & REWARDS 

We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Keighley College, including:

• Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at Christmas

• Excellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers’ Pension

• Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and Metro

• Exceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staff

SAFEGUARDING 

Luminate Education Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:

• Proof of right to work in the UK

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check

• Children’s barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)

• Two professional references 

• Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale 

• Section 128 check for all staff entering management roles

• Prohibition check for all staff entering teaching related roles

Please Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.

More information on overseas checks can be found on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

The UK Government introduced a new points based immigration system on 1 January 2021. You can read about the new immigration routes on the Gov.UK website here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know#visa-application-process 

Many of the new routes require sponsorship from an employer. Luminate Education Group is not a licenced sponsor. We are unable to employ anyone without current, and appropriate right to work in the UK.  

If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and you were resident in the UK on or before 31 December 2020, you have until 30 June 2021 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, you can continue to prove your right to work in the UK with your passport and identity card up until 30 June 2021. 

There is no change to immigration and right to work for British and Irish Citizens. 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community, all candidates will be treated fairly irrespective of race, gender or gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief or age.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 

Luminate Education Group vacancies generate a lot of interest and we receive many calls and emails from recruitment agencies. Although we do appreciate the interest you have shown in Luminate Education Group, our policy is to recruit candidates directly wherever possible. We therefore do not accept any cold calls, speculative emails or CVs from agencies. Speculative emails and CVs will be deleted unread.