Learning Support Assistant

We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join our New Malden 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 or caring for children or adults who have barriers to learning and/or special educational needs, as well as experience working as part of a team. It is also essential that you hold Level 1 Maths and English, or equivalent.

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)

We deliver a range of courses to our students throughout the year and need our staff to work at any centre, if required. 

The post holder must be prepared to follow the College’s LSA apprenticeship programme  and work with the range of SEN with training including SEMH and PMLD.

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

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

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4th January 2022

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.