Learning Support Assistants

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS 

PS2151 

Salary:  £20,304 - £21,553 FTE, (£10,734 - £11,395 pro rata based on 30 hours), Professional Services Band 4, Point 13 - 18 

Contract Type:  Up to 30 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (Term Time Only), Fixed Term to 31 July 2024 

Location: Paignton, Devon 

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join our Learning Support Team to provide support to staff and learners in order that all High Needs Learners have access to the curriculum, achieve on their study programme and fully participate in the life of the college. This post reflects the changes made by Government and Ofsted in recognising the additional levels of support needed by High Needs Learners. The support needs and Outcomes of High Needs Learners will be detailed on an Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and the role of the Learning Support Assistant is central in supporting the learner to fulfil their needs and statutory outcomes. 

As well as vacancies available at our Paignton site, we would also welcome applications for a vacancy based at Newton Abbot campus on the Brunel Industrial Estate. 

We would also be interested to hear from applications who are keen to work in and around our successful lodge provision, a dedicated space and service to support students enrolled on full time courses across South Devon College who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition. 

The successful candidate must have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4, or Level 2 equivalent, or be prepared to undertake qualifications within the first year of employment. 

Previous experience of working in learning support/coaching is essential, excellent verbal/written communication skills, coupled with a patient and approachable disposition. 

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success. 

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.   

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK. 

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds.  Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning. 

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include: 

• 25 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday      
• days;  
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;  
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;  
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16% OR Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 23.68%;  
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;  
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;   
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;  
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);   
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);    
• Employee Assistance Programmes;  
• Discounted travel schemes.  

Closing Date:  Midnight Sunday 24th September 2023 

Interview Date:  TBC  

To apply and for a full job description and person specification please visit our South Devon College website. 

Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website. 

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options. 

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. 

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.