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Learning Support Assistant

20 - 30 hours per week | Term Time only • Salary: £22,006 (pro rata)

Application Deadline: 04/03/2024
Interview Date: 08/03/2024
Location: Main Campus

We are looking to build our team of learning support staff with a variety of hours currently available. The available positions are: 

1x 24 hours per week (4 days per week) over 39 weeks per year

3x 20 hours per week (3 days a week) over 39 weeks per year

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team of professionals and support our outstanding teachers across a variety of faculties.

We have a clear vision to deliver a high standard of on hands on and technical training in our new facilities.

Our learning support assistants work with a wide variety of learners from entry level up to foundation degrees. Learners vary including both physical disabilities as well as challenging behaviour and dyslexia. The role will suit an applicant who holds a minimum of a level 2 within maths and English with an understanding of factors that create barriers to learning and strategies to overcome these as well as knowledge of quality improvement systems and tools to support these. In addition to this it would be beneficial to have knowledge of disabilities and learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will be flexible, and possess good motivational skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an appreciation of the uses of IT are essential, as is a commitment to excellence.

The application closing date is Monday 4th March 2024 with interviews taking place - Friday 8th March 2024

We are only able to contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, and we will do this via e-mail so please ensure we have your accurate contact details when registering.

All shortlisted applicants are required to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check and medical clearance will be required for successful job candidates.

The City College group is committed to providing an environment where students, staff and all members of the College community can feel safe and secure.

Thank you for your interest in Southampton City College

 

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