Learning Support Assistant (Part Time, Reduced Year)

What You Will Do

1. Provide in and out of class support to meet identified needs of students who have high needs (EHCPs) . 
2. Provide curriculum teachers/assessors and SEND team members with verbal and written reports on students who have high needs or SEND and feedback against strategies used and progress towards outcomes on the EHCP. 
3. Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours. 
4. May be involved in learners’ transport arrangements and helping students who have high needs to develop independent travel skills where needed. 
5. At the direction of the teacher/assessor, accompanying small groups of learners on local excursions related to programme of learning. 
6. Assist with personal care and medical requirements as necessary and support students who are less mobile and may use wheelchairs.
7. Assistance in the preparation, support and participation of examinations and invigilation across the Group.
8. Ability to participate in evening/weekend work as required.

About You

1. You will be educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or show a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment. 
2. You will have experience working as part of a team that supports students with high needs or SEND, helping to enhance their learning. This includes identifying effective strategies and supporting young people in developing the skills they need for adulthood.
3. Able to assist with personal care/medical provisions including requirements of wheelchair users. 
4. You will have clear oral and written and IT communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the college. 
5. A strong awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues. 
6. A willingness to be adaptable as role requires working across the college campus and off-site visits with learners. 
7. Able to work effectively as a team member and being able to adapt and embrace change.  
8. Be a passionate supporter and of equality, diversity and inclusion. and promote a safe environment for child, young people, and vulnerable adults to learn in.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa     (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment.  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. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. 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.

Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. 

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.