Ref: ATR438 Supported and Inclusive Learning Support Assistant Temporary, Part-time £15.20 per hour Are you passionate about supporting and developing the skills and knowledge of learners with additional needs? We are recruiting several hourly paid Learning Support Assistants to join our Supported and Inclusive Learning team. Our department delivers a range of courses that support young people to prepare for adulthood including vocational, employability and independence pathways. A commitment to working with young people/adults with additional support needs underpins all aspects of our work. You will support learners in and out of class to develop their communication, independence, employability, and life skills. There is also a requirement to support with challenging behaviour, personal care, and mobility where appropriate. In this extremely rewarding role, you will provide high quality and appropriately targeted support to enable learners to progress to fulfilled adult lives, further study, and employment. To help you achieve this, you will be working as part of a hardworking, passionate, and supportive team that is committed to providing the best for our learners to enable them to achieve their potential. Join us in shaping the future of our learners. In return we offer: Generous Pension Scheme to Academic (Teacher Pension Scheme) and Business Support (LGPS) Birthday leave – over and above the generous annual leave Employee Assistance Program – via Vita Health, which offers various support including Money, Work, Retirement, Health and Wellbeing, Emotional Support, Management Support, Legal and Your Rights Occupational Health Assistance 4 x designated staff development days annually. Fully and part funded CPD and training Cycle to work scheme provided by Cycle scheme. Family Friendly Policies Eye test fee for employees who use VDU. Targeted and themed wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Gym onsite On site Canteen and Coffee Shop on each site. Safeguarding of Children and vulnerable adults Newham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks. Equality of Opportunity The College has a strong commitment to working toward the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes. We encourage and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
