Learning Support Assistant (20hrs - 30hrs Per Week, TTO)

Learning Support Assistant (20hrs - 30hrs Per Week, TTO) Gillingham, England

Mid Kent College
Full Time Gillingham, England 20670 - 25563 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Learning Support Assistant.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Details of the role

The successful candidate will have responsibility for supporting students with additional learning needs and/or disabilities to ensure that they can access their study programme in order to be successful and progress.

You will work effectively and confidently on a one to one basis or with small groups of young people to support their learning needs and/or disability in a classroom setting. You will promote social development through activities, clubs and events in the social areas and wider college, providing opportunities for social interaction and the development of good communication, encouraging participation in small group activities.

We have opportunities for this post between 20 hours - 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The successful candidate(s) will be based at either the Medway or Maidstone campus.

Interviews to be held on 22/06/2023

Job Requirements

You will have relevant qualifications e.g. Level 2 classroom support or willingness to work towards and 5 GCSEs including passes in English and maths.

You will have experience of supporting young adults with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities or a willingness to undertake training and experience of using Microsoft Office Applications.

You will have the ability to work in a manner to support the changing needs of students ensuring differentiation is implemented within the classroom, good verbal and written English, good communication and liaison skills, a strong commitment to team working, good digital skills and the willingness to work flexible hours.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

Learning Support Assistant (20hrs - 30hrs Per Week, TTO)
Mid Kent College

www.midkent.ac.uk
Gillingham, United Kingdom
Simon Cook
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Unknown
Colleges & Universities
Education
1904
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