Position: Learner Support Assistant

Salary: £24,450 - £27,072 per annum, pro rated for part time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 2 x 18.5 hours per week over 38 weeks initially supporting students in Building, Construction and Engineering

1 x 24 hours per week over 38 weeks Initially supporting in Catering and Hospitality

1 x 37 hours per week over 38 weeks

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About The Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for an organisation that really cares about its staff and students? Do you want to make a real difference and help shape and influence the next generation? If so, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you and to start your career as Learner Support Assistant for The Sheffield College.

Key Responsibilities

Learner Support Assistants (LSA) work with students who experience barriers in their learning, helping with teaching and learning activities inside or out of the classroom/workshop. They work with classes, small groups, and individual learners. LSA's may also support students at break and lunchtime and with welcoming students into college each morning, or with accessing transport at the end of the day.

LSA's can also be called upon to meet the intimate personal support needs of individual learners with all activities undertaken in accordance with clear policies and procedures and following adequate training.

This role plays an integral part in the safeguarding of young people by acting as a champion and advocate for equality and diversity.

Skills & Knowledge

We welcome all applicants who believe they would be a good fit however it is essential that you:

• Have knowledge and experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and having worked in an educational setting would be an advantage

• Education to a minimum English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent.

If you are excited about the scope of this role and the opportunity to have an impact which makes a real difference to lives, then read the job description to find out more and apply for this position today.

Please note that due to the needs of this role, you may be required to work at any of our sites across Sheffield.

What We Offer

• Pension contribution of 15.9%
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• A Supportive Environment - December closure for all employees
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Join our team of talented individuals in a thriving work culture. Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us.

Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302

Email: [email protected]

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 12th May 2024

Interview Date: 24th May 2024

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce."

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

We are an employer who is"committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures."

Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert.

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