Learning Support Assistant
Nelson and Colne College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2021
Job overview
Learning Support Assistants (Casual)
Salary: £9.29 per hour
Closing Date: Monday 10th May 2021
Interview Date: TBC
**Please note that there is limited activity on the main College sites at this time. However, we are continuing with essential recruitment processes and all applications will be considered for shortlisting in the normal way.**
Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals 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 leaners or small groups as agreed by the ALS Curriculum Leader or ALS 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:
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please complete the application form by visiting our website https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/current-vacancies/
Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
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About Nelson and Colne College
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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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