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Senior Learning Support Assistant

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Posted 9 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3XZ, England

Salary

£27,080 - £29,594 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Learning Support Assistant position is a full-time, permanent role based at St. Albans Campus, offering a salary range of £27,080 to £29,594.
  • The successful candidate will manage a team of Learning Support Assistants and support students with specific additional needs, requiring prior experience in an educational environment.
  • Candidates should possess a good standard of education or extensive experience, along with proficiency in ICT skills and knowledge of safeguarding practices.
  • The role includes liaising with curriculum staff, parents, and carers, as well as chairing EHCP reviews, necessitating strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
  • Benefits include entry into the Local Government pension scheme, generous annual leave, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Senior Learning Support Assistant

Full Time/ Permanent

£27,080 - £29,594

Based at St. Albans Campus

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, and dedicated individual to Line Manage a team of Learning Support Assistants as well as support our students to ensure they reach their full potential. You will need knowledge, experience, and awareness of a variety of approaches to supporting students.

The role will include liaising closely with the Curriculum, parents, and carers to ensure they are provided with up to date, accurate information regarding the support the students are receiving, this will also include Chairing EHCP reviews.

You will need to be highly organised and have attention to detail, working across all Curriculum levels within a diverse, fast-paced environment, while also Line Managing a team of Learning support assistants.

Required Skills

• Good standard of education or extensive experience

• Experience of supporting students with specific additional needs e.g., sensory impairment, dyslexia and/or Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome within an educational/similar environment

• Proficient level of ICT Skills (Office 365)

• Knowledge of Safeguarding

What we offer:

  • Automatic entry into the Local Government pension scheme
  •  Life insurance
  •  Generous Annual Leave – (30) days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
  •  Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities available
  •  Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
  •  Free Onsite Parking
  •  Subsidised onsite restaurant.
  •  A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership

Please press APPLY and we shall send you our application form.

 

Safeguarding Statement 

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

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