Learning Support Assistant

Job Reference number: BLSA/02.16

Learning Support Assistants X2 (Hourly Paid)

Hours: Will vary according to need – 36 weeks (term time only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support the excellent work of our teaching staff in mainstream curriculum. We require enthusiastic applicants to support individuals or small groups of students both within and outside of the classroom environment. The successful applicant will be required to work supporting all levels and areas across the whole college up to Level 3 in the main Curriculum areas, with all age groups. Applicants should possess good communication skills along with GCSE English and Maths Grade C or equivalent and either hold the City and Guilds 7321 or be prepared to work towards an appropriate qualification.

Experience of working with students across the autism spectrum, care qualifications or previous experience of support work in a similar environment will be at an advantage.

The hours are 09.00am – 4.30pm (occasionally 5.00pm) term time only but these hours can be flexible to meet the needs of the right candidate.

We can offer a pleasant working environment, career average pension scheme, continued professional development and a generous holiday allowance.

The closing date for all applications will be Friday 26 February 2016, with interviews taking place early March - actual date TBC.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we will only be able to contact candidates who have been selected for interview.

For a full application pack please e-mail: hrapplications@grantham.ac.uk.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s by way of application or online application via other websites, you must complete a Grantham College application form.

All employment offers are subject to a self-funded (£44) satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Grantham College
Stonebridge Road
Grantham
Lincs
NG31 9AP
T: (01476) 400 279
E: hrapplications@grantham.ac.uk
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