Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistants 

Salary: £18,473 to £20,066 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Fixed term and Permanent contracts

Hours: Various (Part time and Full time) . 36 weeks per year.

Location: Crewe, Chester and Ellesmere Port

We are seeking additional Learning Support Assistants to join our Learning Support team.  We have various hours available on a fixed term and permanent basis at all of our campuses.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct in-class and out of class support to help learners to access the curriculum and the college environment; 
• Implement strategies, risk assessments, PEEPs and other support arrangements as outlined in the learner’s support plan and explained by the Learning Support Assistant Co-ordinators and Inclusive Learning Advisors; 
• Proactively develop and maintain effective communication with the curriculum staff that lead the timetabled sessions to ensure that the support provided is meeting the learners’ learning needs; 
• Assist with preparation and adaptation of materials; and 
• Immediately report any concerns including safeguarding and welfare concerns in line with College policies.

Key Person Specification Requirements: 

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), ideally in a Learning Support related discipline;

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);

• Good working knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs;

• Experience of working in education, ideally within learning support;  

• Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills; and

• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary;

• Pension scheme;

• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);

• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;

• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities; 

• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; 

• Free onsite parking.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am 13 October 2021.  Please state within your application which campus you are interested in applying for and your availability in relation to hours and working days.

The selection process will take place week commencing 18 October 2021.

Cheshire College - South & West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. 

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy. 

In November 2019 Ofsted rated the College “Good”. Ofsted praised the College for its “highly-effective” education programmes, which meet the specific needs and aspirations of learners. 

Cheshire College is the only Further Education provider in Cheshire to have been selected by the Government to offer T Levels in Construction, Digital, Science and Health, Education and Childcare, from September 2021. The brand-new two-year qualifications have been designed with leading businesses and provide learners with numerous opportunities to find out what a real career is like.

Cheshire College is a key driver in the regeneration of the region, working closely with over 500 partners and within communities, to empower individuals and nurture talent, taking the time to listen, help and care, whilst always acting with honesty, integrity and trust.