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Learning Support Assistant (Reduced Year, Part Time - Keighley) (LUM136/1368)

Luminate Education Group

Location: Keighley
Salary: £9,853 per annum
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 17th September 2024
Closes: 26th September 2024
Job Ref: LUM136/1368

About the Role

Keighley College are looking to recruit 5 Learning Support Assistants for our 16-19 courses. This role is part-time (19 hours per week) and reduced year (36 weeks per year). 

These roles require experienced SEND practitioners to support students with Educational Health Care Plans in a mainstream setting based at Keighley College campus. Additionally, make a contribution towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students in their preparation for adulthood.

What You Will Do

  • You will be involved in planning and preparation and ,assessment of learning as part of the course team, providing in-class support to meet identified needs of students who have high needs.
  • Provide curriculum teachers/assessors and Learning Support team members with verbal reports on students who have high needs, keeping accurate and timely records, recording progress and strategies used, as required. 
  • You may be involved in learners’ transport arrangements and personal care.

About You

  • Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment.
  • Experience of working in a team in an educational setting.
  • Experience of working with students who have high needs or SEN to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the college.
  • Be computer literate and have a strong awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues.
  • Ability to assist with personal care provision including requirements of wheelchair users.
  • A passion to promote  a safe environment for, young people and vulnerable adults to learn in, with a specific commitment to the PREVENT agenda.
  • Ability to establish rapport with high needs students and to maintain professional boundaries.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

  • Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
    • Support Staff 39 days
    • Academic 44 days
    • Senior Management 44 days
  • Excellent Pension schemes
    • Teachers’ 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 days
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Keighley 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. 

SAFEGUARDING

At 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 INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

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