Learning Support Assistant - Adult English and Maths

up to 35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, fixed term until December 2022 (flexibility around hours considered)

We are seeking a supportive and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join our Adult Skills department, where you will provide both in-class and out of class (1:1 and small group) support in English and Maths to students with barriers to learning.  A key part of this role will be to assist with developing independence in learners to improve resilience and confidence in classroom activity, thus enabling them to access the full curriculum.

This rewarding role would be suited to somebody with the ability to engage and relate to students, and a genuine desire to support them in their progress.  The successful applicant will have sound English and Maths skills, with a Level 2+ qualification, together with strong interpersonal skills.  A relevant learning support or teaching qualification would be advantageous.

As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.  Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

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

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@wsc.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@wsc.ac.uk – if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Closing Date: Friday 10th December 2021.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.  For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website – www.wsc.ac.uk/privacy-and-terms