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Crawley College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: CW1616

Learning Support Assistant

Pro rata of £23,151 per annum pro rata

Up to 32 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (paid for 43.2 weeks)

About the Learning Assistant role:

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education in a part time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?

As a Learning Assistant, you will be supporting students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College, creating positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs. The work you do as a Learning Assistant will ensure our students’ have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.

Key Responsibilities of our Learning Assistant:

To support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with College policies.

To provide support for personal care where necessary, including administering medication.

To assist the Head of Learning Support and Resources, Learning Support Team Leaders and Lecturers in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.

To take part in and ensure the smooth and effective administration of the provision.

To create and maintain accurate records.

To assist in the assessment of student needs.

To continually review the students’ support needs.

To attend team and all other meetings regarding both student and curriculum development.

To liaise with the Learning Support Team Leaders, Student Tutors and Lecturers on a daily basis.

To supervise student learning where necessary.

Skills & Qualifications we are looking for in our Learning Assistant:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C or above

Experience working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs

Experience supporting the learning needs of students

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word

Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Working for the Chichester College Group also offers a highly competitive pension scheme, above-statutory annual leave, which is paid as part of the salary for this term time only role. We also offer many continuous professional development opportunities and access to a range of discount schemes.

Closing date: 27 January 2025

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists, and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer