Learning Support Assistants

We have a great opportunity based at Bedford campus for a Learning Support Assistant to become a key member of our Additional Learning Support department.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through;

• Being responsible for providing support to learners with the learning difficulties and/or disabilities in all aspects of the college curriculum.
• Providing overall care of the learner and enable him/her to access the college facilities and develop independence within the wider community.
• Being an active member of the Foundation Team and to assist in the development of individual programmes and the assessment of student progress.

Our ideal candidates will have working knowledge of Learner Support post 16 and experience of providing support to individuals in an educational or care setting, alongside the following qualifications:

• Level 2 Learner Support Certificate or equivalent or/ willing to work towards
• Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services Ltd (BCPS Ltd)

37 hours per week (0.76242 FTE) / 34 weeks per year

Actual salary £13,866.89 per annum

259 hours holiday per annum, pro rata

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Attachments: LSA 2022.doc

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.