Learning Support Assistant

Department: Cadbury Student Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Cadbury College

Compensation: £23,447 - £27,164 / year

Description

Are you an inspiring individual who has experience in supporting high-needs students within Education? As a leading West Midlands Further Education College, we are currently recruiting for full and part-time Learning Support Assistants to join us on fixed-term contracts until June 2025. 

Key Responsibilities

You will be working with students who have complex needs (SEN) and your ability to develop trusting relationships is critical to this role. This role will required someone with strong behaviour management skills, admin experience and most importantly someone who is confident and comfortable with all aspects of personal care. An interest in teaching and a desire to improve these student’s lives is essential.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

These are excellent opportunities for individuals who have a strong understanding of the wide range of needs students have in an FE setting that affects the achievement of goals.

You will be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students. Your classroom and behavioural management skills will be strong and you will have the ability to work with students who have a wide range of emotional and physical needs.

To be successful you must have at least GCSE in English and Maths to grade C or above, or a recognised equivalent qualification (FS L2), and current skill levels at L2 in Literacy, Language and Numeracy. You will hold a minimum of a Level 3 subject qualification and a teaching qualification is preferable in PTLLS or equivalent.

Benefits

• Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards
• Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)
• Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more
• Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks
• Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms
• Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)
• Access to a huge range of high street discounts
• Free will writing
• Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains
• Free flu vaccine
• Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms