Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only (36 working weeks)

Location: Carshalton, SM5 (We deliver a range of courses to our students throughout the year and need our staff to work at any centre, if required)

Orchard Hill College is an Ofsted graded Outstanding Specialist College offering life-changing learning opportunities to students. We have eight vibrant college centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of our students. All students are individual and each programme is as unique as they are. Our programmes are designed to support and empower each student to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.

We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Carshalton Centre. As an LSA you will support learners through their educational programmes, personal care and therapy programmes, maintaining their health and wellbeing. 

Directed by our Lecturing staff, you will encourage students in all areas of the curriculum, to progress to their chosen career destination, gain greater independence in the home and promote community-based learning. You will promote independence and follow strategies to encourage self-reliance, self-regulation and increased self-esteem.

You should have:

• Experience of working with/caring for children or adults who have barriers to learning and/or special educational needs, 
• Experience working as part of a team
• Level 1 Maths and English, or equivalent – essential

We can offer you: 

• Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) 
• A supportive team 
• Perkbox benefits package offering numerous discounts across stores, gyms, supermarket discounts, as well as supporting staff with their financial, physical and emotional well-being 
• Annual leave based on 25 days per annum (Paid proportionately into salary)

To apply for this role, please follow the TES application process.

Please note that CV applications will not be accepted or considered.

For further information, to arrange a visit, or to discuss the role in further detail, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk

Closing date: 9am Friday 26th November 2021 

Interviews: w/c 29th November 2021

Orchard Hill 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.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.