Learning Support Assistant (Various Posts)

JOB BENEFITS

• Access to Additional Annual Leave
• Access to NUS/TOTUM Discount
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Travel Passes Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts
• Employee Assistance Helpline

JOB LOCATION

Adams Building
Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG

Supporting documents

• 9. Interview assessment form
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• 9A. Interview scoring grid
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• NC Mission, Vision and Values (1)
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• Learning Support Assistant Job Spec - updaed July 2022
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Contract: Term-time only, Various Posts, would be discussed at interview.

Nottingham College is one of the largest further education colleges in the country creating opportunities for employment and progression to higher education for the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, raising their prosperity and that of the local economy. Our greatest asset is our people, and we believe in changing lives through excellence in education and employment.

Nottingham College is currently seeking to recruit experienced Learning Support Assistants. We are looking for committed individuals to join our already successful team of LSAs.

The desired candidates would be individuals who can positively contribute to our learners’ student experience by providing positive bespoke support across the curriculum. Nottingham College is a diverse and inclusive college and we welcome individuals who can embrace our ethos and contribute new ways of thinking to enhance our learners’ experience. This role would include working with learners who have a wide range of needs, both educational and physical, so experience is essential.

This role requires teamwork and input of diverse strategies to ensure barriers to learning are addressed so communication between other professionals is key. The successful applicants will be expected to update and record relevant information about our learners’ needs and how progression can be attained. Experience in signposting would also be desirable. Experience and knowledge around safeguarding policies and GDPR is an essential requirement for this post.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Margaret.lane@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

Interviews/assessments dates are to be confirmed.

Our values mean we work together, as One Team. As One Team in our commitment to creating an inclusive environment, promoting inclusivity and respect with a culture that supports our college community of staff and students to achieve their full potential and celebrate all aspects of diversity. Achieving our aim to be an employer of choice will be through striving to lead an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

For further information about the role please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.