Job Description
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>To become a Learning Support Assistant in our Progressions department, we need someone who has excellent interpersonal and organisation skills as well as adaptable. The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college. Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools. We have two positions available, one in Redditch and the other in Worcester. You may be required to work at other locations from time to time. Please indicate your preferred location in your application. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has experience gained in support services, especially for young people (e.g. education, Social Services, mental health services, the NHS), you will support in many aspects. To name a few: To support College attendance, retention and achievement strategies by providing a high quality pro-active support service to learners who have special educational high needs support requirements. To ensure that all learners receiving support achieve as well as their peers and develop independent learning skills. To provide learning support that contributes to an outstanding student experience from the start of their college journey to progression into further study, employment or greater independence. To work directly with curriculum staff, LSDO TAVs, PLCs, Student Services and key external agencies to ensure services proactively engage learners and meet individual social, emotional and learning needs. ABOUT US. Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green! Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth. THE PERKS. A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us. Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling Regular Continuing Professional Development Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process Generous holiday allowance Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role) Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts Fantastic progression opportunities A mentor to support you in your new role Cycle to Work Scheme Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only) Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities WE HIRE PEOPLE. Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW. The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity. For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination. BIT MORE INFO. All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils. Closing date for this post is: 28 October 2024 Interview date: TBCIf you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.</p></body></html>
