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Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

New City College Hackney Campus

Hackney

Salary:
£20,626-22,826 per annum (full time equivalent & dependent on Campus)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
12 July 2020

Job overview

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. 


Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.


East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area. 


Learning Support Assistant (40 Weeks Term Time only) 

Opportunities available in our Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Epping & Redbridge Campuses 

Full Time, Part Time and Hourly Paid Contracts Available 

£20,626-22,826 per annum (full time equivalent & dependent on Campus)


We are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team of Learning Support Assistants. You will help facilitate learning for 14-18s and adult students at all levels in our vibrant College. You will be working with cross college curriculum teams, as well as liaising with external agencies, to support students and their learning. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of support for a variety of subjects and for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. Our goal is to broaden, modernise and enhance the student experience and to inspire and encourage students to work successfully and independently. 

 

Our needs are simple; candidates must be able to work effectively in a team and individually as well as being able to communicate effectively with students and other staff members.  They will have experience of learning support providing 1-1, in class support and whole assistance. They will be proactive, as well as reactive, be able to use initiative and creativity to problem solve in line with student needs and be able to direct independent learning. They must have a flexible approach to working and will attend open evenings, open days and other staff led events as needed. Hours will be allocated to successful applicants when support is required, across the day and/or evening class sessions.


Candidates require excellent communication skills and the ability to direct independent learning is essential.  It is also essential that all candidates meet the minimum qualification requirement of Maths and English (GCSE grade A*-C or level 2 equivalent). 


Please include your campus and contract hours preference in your application. 


Closing date: 12 July 2020

Interviews date: TBC


To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/work-for-us or contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk. 

Attached documents

About New City College Hackney Campus

Our Hackney campus achieved its best ever achievement rate in 2019 (well above the national average)

The Hackney campus is located in Hoxton, in a vibrant part of London close to business, design and technology hubs.

We are proud of our modern and spacious campus, minutes from the City of London and Tech City. Our students really love our campus, feel safe, and love studying with us. 94% of our students told us they were really pushed to achieve their best by their teachers.

About us

We are east London’s largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London.

Quality

Each of the college making up New City College is recognised as being a good college by Ofsted, for the quality of education provision and wide progression opportunities for students.

Courses

100+ courses to choose from and our highly experienced teachers will ensure that the course you select is right for your skills and goals.

Connections

We have strong business links with a number of leading companies in Canary Wharf and the City of London.

What we offer

We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.  

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

New City College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Work for us

You will be joining a college that has undergone an exciting period of expansion, resulting in increased learning and progression opportunities for the communities of east London and south Essex.

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. 

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.  

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