About the Role

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Keilghley. The SEND Provision across Leeds City College offer a range of high-quality services to meet the needs of our students. The department works across the college with a wide variety of students aged between 14 and 18 who have a range additional needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting and encouraging our students to succeed. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, independent, supportive and understanding, who Is willing to learn and co-operate to meet the needs of the students. You will be based predominantly at one of our campuses but could be required to work across sites depending on the need of our students. All of our sites are within a short traveling distance from the city centre.

Our Learning Support Assistants are an essential part of our SEND Provision. You will be working within a supportive team of around 70 professionals across the College who all have a passion for ensuring our students can achieve - no matter their background or ability. This role is perfect for anyone wanting to gain an entry level insight into working with students who have additional high level or SEND needs, those wanting to transition into teaching and who also want to progress through the SEND Pathway. You will have the opportunity to progress internally from this role either into our Teaching Apprenticeships, Specialist Learning Support Assistant Roles or work towards becoming a SEND Team Leader.

What You Will Do

• Be involved in the planning, preparation and assessment of learning as part of the curriculum team
• Providing in and out of class support to meet the identified needs of students who have high needs
• May need to be involved in learners' transport arrangements and helping students who have high needs to develop independent travel skills where needed.
• Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours.

About You

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment
• Experience of working within a team who support SEND or high needs students to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Strong Awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues.
• Able to work effectively as a team member and being able to adapt and embrace change.
• A willingness to be flexible and mobile as the role requires working across the college campuses and off-site visits with learners.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements