About the RoleThis is a Part-Time, Reduced Year role: 19 hours per week, 36 weeks per year We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Keighley College.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 and who is willing to learn and cooperate to meet the students' needs. You will be based predominantly at one of our campuses but could be required to work across sites depending on the students' needs. 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 teamProviding in and out of class support to meet the identified needs of students who have high needsMay 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 appointmentExperience 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.About UsKeighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College. SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. It’s not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.BenefitsThere 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 daysSenior Management 37 daysGenerous Pension schemesTeachers’ 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 daysEmployee wellbeing initiativesFlexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirementsSkills:Diversity, Fast Food, Literacy, Local Government, Needs Assessment, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching CurriculumAbout the Company:Keighley College
