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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div><p><b>Casual Learning Support Assistant</b><br/> <b>Salary: </b>£12.18 per hour<br/> <b>Hours: </b>Casual<br/> <b>Contract Type:</b> Temporary<br/> <b>Site: </b>Lancashire Adult Learning<br/> <b>Closing Date: </b>Sunday 27th October 2024<br/> <b>Interview Date</b>: 4th November 2024<br/> <br/> <i>‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’</i></p><p><b> Our Organisation </b><br/> This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.</p><p> Lancashire Adult Learning is an Adult Education College providing opportunities for individuals to learn, develop, work and prosper, at all stages of life. The College is focused on making Lancashire a place where everyone matters; a place where everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.</p><p><b> The Exciting Role</b><br/> An exciting opportunity has become available for several Casual Learning Support Assistants to support adult learners in community venues throughout Lancashire. Applicants must have a full driving licence, access to their own vehicle and insurance for business purposes as you may be working in variety of locations.</p><p><b> What You Will Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li> Providing high quality learning support to individuals or small groups of learners with special educational needs and disabilities and/or additional support needs for literacy and numeracy, implementing recommended inclusion strategies and liaising regularly with curriculum colleagues to ensure a consistent approach to support.</li><li> Recording, reviewing and adapting support strategies throughout the academic year as appropriate using college systems.</li><li> Assisting learners to use specialist equipment and ensuring that learners understand the importance of assistive technology and encouraging its use both in and outside of the classroom to promote independence.</li><li> Maintaining up to date records of support delivered and the impact of the support for the learner using college systems.</li></ul><p><b> What We Are Looking For:</b></p><ul><li> English and Maths qualifications at a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 or Level 2.</li><li> Qualification related to SEND or the support of Teaching and Learning or willingness to work towards.</li><li> Level 2 qualification in IT or evidence of good practical IT skills.</li><li> Knowledge and understanding of a range of additional needs and their impact upon an individual's capacity to learn.</li><li> A flexible and student-centred approach.</li><li> Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li> Driving licence, access to own vehicle and insurance for business purposes</li></ul><p><b> Further Questions?</b><br/> Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources at nelsongroup. dot ac dot uk</p><p><i> Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website</i></p><p><b><i> All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.</i></b></p><p> The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.<br/> <br/> The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.<br/> <br/> We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.<br/> <br/> Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.<br/> <br/> The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.<br/> <br/> Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.</p><p><b> Nelson and Colne College Group</b><br/> Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT</p><p><b> H.Resources at nelsongroup. dot ac dot uk</b><br/> <b>01254 389933</b></p></div></body></html>