Additional Learning Support Assistant (Term Time Only)

About Sir George Monoux College:

“Students benefit from studying in an environment in which they feel confident to work hard and be themselves. Students are courteous, motivated and positive. They treat one another with respect and value the fact that the college is a place in which they feel safe.” (OFSTED, November 2021)

At Monoux Sixth Form College, we are determined that all of our students reach better futures through the ability to learn and change today. We are a dynamic and innovative Sixth Form College in Walthamstow, London, serving a diverse body of approximately 1900 learners, aged 14-19. 

In our most recent OFSTED visit the college was graded as ‘Good’ in all categories, with a particular emphasis on the high-quality teaching and positive student behaviour. Our students make excellent progress from GCSE, and we are ambitious about where they go next, with an improving trend of Russell Group entry as well as high value work and apprenticeships. We want our students to achieve more than they think is possible, and take pride in our calm and purposeful campus.

About the role:

If you have experience and a passion for supporting students with specific learning needs, supporting their academic and personal development to enable them to succeed, then our Additional Learning Support Assistant role could be for you.  

We are keen to hear from applicants with previous experience of supporting students in class using their knowledge of SEND education, particularly in relation to students with an Educational Health Care Plan, as well as developing aspects of positive social communication and interaction. 

At Monoux, staff work in an environment that prioritises teaching, student support and teamwork. Behaviour is well managed, and the campus is calm with a productive working atmosphere. This opportunity would suit candidates who are experienced practitioners and those looking for an entry into the Post 16 education sector.  

The ALS Assistant position plays an important role in collaborative working within the wider support team of personal mentors, guidance counsellors and the counselling team, as well as with curriculum staff and external professionals, where regular liaison and evaluation of support strategies are discussed and adapted. Ultimately this role is designed to enable our SEND student cohort to become more independent learners by providing them with the strategies and skills needed to develop their confidence and capacity to work more autonomously. 

During busy periods, the working environment is fast paced and there is an expectation that the post holder will contribute more broadly towards college processes such as entry periods or exam cycles when needed, as well as maintaining accurate records that will feed into termly student reviews.

If you have any questions or queries then please contact us at recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk

If you are seeking a highly rewarding position and are passionate about enriching the lives of the students, please visit our website: www.sgmc.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January 2025 at 10am

Interview Date:                       w/k commencing 13th January 2025

We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview, as part of our due diligence, we will carry out an online search. 

Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. They are also required to disclose any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). 

The amendment to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on which convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ can be  found on the Ministry of Justice Gov.UK website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

We do not accept CVs only for job applications. 

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications which enable us to appoint a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this vacancy, we advise you to submit your application form (parts 1 & 2) as early as possible. 

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Previous applicants within the last six months need not apply.