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Learning Support Assistant 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9:00-4:30
Term Time, 36 weeks per year £16,899 per annum Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus (Mon-Weds) and Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote (Thurs-Fri)
Who are we looking for?
Are you a positive, patient and hardworking team player with excellent communication skills and an adaptable and professional attitude? We are looking someone to join our ALS team supporting the learner in the development of study skills and promoting independence to help ensure maximum learner achievement.
You will be supporting high needs EHCP learners in early years and kickstart, our provision for supporting learners in returning to mainstream education as well as extra maths and English classes.
Patience, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour are highly desirable attributes for this role. The post holder will need to be able to travel independently to both sites in Swadlincote and Burton on Trent as stated above.
Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
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Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
- Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
- Generous holiday plans
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working policies
- Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
- On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free annual eye tests
- Access to our onsite gym
- Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
- Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 12th March 2025. Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
