Learning Support Assistant
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Wirral
- Expired
- Salary:
- Spine point 03 £22,312 pro rata to £16,352.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2025
Job overview
about the role
Below gives a sense of the range of responsibilities involved in the role but is not exhaustive.
· To provide classroom support for students with special educational needs and disabilities
· To provide one to one support in and out of the classroom and the Learner Assistance Base (LAB.)
· To provide ‘drop-in’ support for students who may need extra help in order for them to complete work.
· To liaise closely with teaching staff in and out of the classroom to plan the support of students.
· To support students on external visits.
· To have an understanding of exam access arrangements and support students during examinations.
The position is ideal for any individual who wants to work in an innovative and supportive workplace where no two days are the same and where your day-to-day work is highly rewarding. Whilst the role has prescribed hours, Monday to Friday, there will be times when flexibility will be required to work outside of these hours when urgent matters arise and at arranged events that occur outside of the College day (this time can be claimed back).
administration
To administer SEN files – record interviews, telephone calls, enquiries, collect statements, medical information etc. To assist in the writing of Individual Student Support Plans and their reviews. To attend College Open Evenings if required.
student recruitment and initial assessment
To assist in the process of student recruitment and initial assessments. To undertake any other appropriate tasks the Line Manager or Principal may reasonably require.
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About Birkenhead Sixth Form College
- Birkenhead Sixth Form College
- Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral
- Merseyside
- CH43 8SQ
- United Kingdom
Teach at One of the Top 3 Sixth Form Colleges in the Country
Birkenhead Sixth Form College is proud to be recognised as one of the top three sixth form colleges in the country, consistently leading the way in academic progress and student success. We sit firmly at the top of local performance tables, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment for both students and staff.
Specialising exclusively in 16–19 education, our College is shaped by a clear purpose and a strong set of values: positivity, ambition, resilience, and thoughtfulness. We know that every student can succeed. No matter their starting point or the school they come to us from, our unwavering belief in the science behind learning tells us that everyone can achieve great things when purposeful hard work and expert teaching are combined. This belief drives everything we do — from the design of our curriculum to the way we support and stretch every learner to reach their full potential.
Why Teach at Birkenhead Sixth Form College?
- Teach without distraction – no form groups, no daily behaviour battles, no unnecessary admin: just high-quality subject teaching.
- You're trusted to teach – we value subject expertise and give you the autonomy to deliver it.
- High standards, high support – we're ambitious for our students and staff; you'll be challenged and supported in equal measure.
- Modern, specialist facilities – everything from IT to classrooms is designed to make teaching effective and enjoyable.
Whether you're starting your teaching career or looking for your next challenge, Birkenhead Sixth Form College offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact — in a setting where excellence is the norm and ambition is encouraged.
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