Learning Support Assistant
NSCG - Stafford Campus
Staffordfshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 January 2020
Job overview
In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted’s recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘positive, stimulating and safe learning environment’, ‘highly motivated staff’, and ‘learners’ exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning’. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.
The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual with relevant experience to take up the position based at Stafford College.
You will primarily be responsible for the care and education of students with disabilities or learning difficulties. Working under the direction of the Lead Support Tutor for additional learning support, specific duties include assisting students in their work; preparation of rooms, equipment and materials, tracking learner progress as well as general individual assistance which may include attending to their health, safety, physical and hygiene needs.
For the position, you will be qualified to at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE equivalent), and will need relevant experience or qualifications in an education or caring capacity, particularly supporting students or young people with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities. You will also have a good knowledge of safeguarding and equal opportunities. A level 2 note taking qualification or equivalent as desirable.
You will be a good communicator, enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to motivate others along with good organisational skills. A flexible approach to working hours will also be required to accommodate the needs of learners.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
- Term-time only working
How to apply
To apply for the role of Learning Support Assistant, please visit our website.
The closing date for completed applications is 18 January 2020 .
Interviews are to be held on 27 January 2020.
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. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
About NSCG - Stafford Campus
- NSCG - Stafford Campus
- Earl Street, Stafford
- Staffordshire
- ST16 2QR
- United Kingdom
Stafford College is a further education, non-denominational establishment for pupils over the age of 16. It is situated in Stafford Town Centre, on Earl Street. Approximately 3,231 students are enrolled at the college at present. 1,877 are in full-time education aged between 16 and 19 and another 680 are mature students studying part-time. Students are able to get their A-levels at the college, as well as a range of other qualifications.
Values and Vision
Stafford College aims to provide an excellent education for all students. They should behave in a respectful manner towards every person they come across. Pupils get an understanding at the college of what it will be like to work in the real world. Students are pushed to be tolerant of other religions in the local community. The college believes every pupil should work hard and push for diversity. The successes of the students are celebrated by everyone in the college.
Ofsted report
“The findings from self-assessment are broadly accurate; staff and managers have a good understanding of what the college needs to improve. Students develop good practical skills in a range of trades as a result of good practical teaching in college, supplemented by good on-the-job coaching in the workplace for apprentices. All students receive good support. Recent changes to supporting study programme students, including their access to personal tutors, progress coaches and learning mentors, are enabling managers to identify and support students at risk and support students’ progress. This is helping to rectify the variability in the quality of student profiles. Students understand and value the different kinds of support available to them.”
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