Learning Support Assistant (Casual)
Nelson and Colne College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 16 January 2020
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant (Casual)
Salary: £8.86 per hour
Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2020
Interview Date: Thursday 30th January 2020
Nelson and Colne College has a long standing and excellent reputation as an outstanding Further Education College. In November 2018, Nelson and Colne College, incorporating Lancashire Adult Learning, completed a successful merger with Accrington and Rossendale College to become the Nelson & Colne College Group and create a combined force for greater opportunities.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Learning Support team as a LSA on a casual basis.
To provide high quality additional support in the classroom on a 1:1, or small group basis, implementing agreed inclusion strategies and liaising regularly with curriculum colleagues to ensure a consistent approach to support
This role will involve providing support at our three main sites (Nelson & Colne Campus in Barrowford, Accrington & Rossendale Campus in Accrington & Lancashire Adult Learning in Brierfield) as well as various external sites across Lancashire. Therefore travel across Lancashire is an essential requirement of this role and only those with their own transport, willing to travel should apply.
Main duties include:
• To provide high quality in class support for individual learners or small groups as agreed by the Learning Support Team Leader or Manager.
• Speak to the tutor at the start of the session to agree what the planned outcomes are, and feedback at the end of the session to discuss if the outcomes were met.
• Maintain an up to date, authentic record of support delivered, and the impact of the support for the learner, and maintain any required communication documentation, as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support (generalist or specialist) or equivalent such as Level 3 Preparing to Support Learning (7321) or equivalent Non-Teaching Assistant (NTA) qualifications
• English and Maths qualifications at a minimum of level 2
• Experience of working with young people and adults with a wide range of additional needs, including but not limited to, autism, dyslexia, mobility and sensory impairment, mental ill health and learning disability.
• Full driving licence and vehicle and insurance for business use.
This post could suit an experienced learning support assistant looking for their next challenge or anyone with experience working in an education setting, whether in a teaching or support role.
How to apply:
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About Nelson and Colne College
Nelson and Colne College, located in the town of Nelson, Lancashire, offers further education to 1,600 full-time students and 3,500 part-time adults. The college was founded during the reorganisation of education in Pendle in the early 1970s and created by the merger of several local sixth forms.
Recent investments have included a £2m engineering facility, an all-weather sports pitch and gym, fully equipped science laboratories, and student study and social spaces. In January 2017, Nelson and Colne College launched a university centre to offer a range of higher education programmes in East Lancashire and beyond.
Principal
Amanda Melton
Values and vision
Nelson and Colne College’s overarching vision is summed up in its commitment to “expanding horizons; excelling together; and always learning". It promises to: put people at its centre; take care to understand each other’s individual qualities and needs; ensure that every single member of the college knows they matter; and celebrate individuality and recognise the strength of diversity.
The college also promotes a “green” ethos among its students and staff, setting up a sustainability group to raise awareness of environmental issues. The whole college has signed up to challenging goals to reduce its carbon footprint.
Ofsted report
“The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities.”
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