Additional Learning Support Assistant-X2 (Term Time Only)

SIR GEORGE MONOUX COLLEGE; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

About Sir George Monoux College:

“Students with high needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds particularly appreciate having calm, quiet spaces to work. During their study periods, students can be found quietly sitting reading or doing homework in the gardens and independent study zones. Students feel safe in all areas of the college. They value the knowledgeable and kind safeguarding team, who they feel confident will deal with their concerns.”

“Students feel respected and listened to.”

“Teachers use a range of methods to teach effectively. They give clear explanations, show worked examples and use different study aids to support students’ learning.”

(OFSTED, November 2024)

Currently graded as ‘Outstanding’ in Personal Development and ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted, Monoux Sixth Form College is an impactful education provider in North East London, with around 1,900 students and an impressive range of academic and vocational programmes. We have developed a Skills Strategy that encompasses innovation and optimises students' ability to make a strong contribution to the regional and national economy in their future career. Alongside our excellent outcomes, with around 90% of our students progressing to university, we deliver a high level of value added for students, ensuring holistic development within an inclusive, supportive environment.

We enjoy a strong financial position and we have successfully grown and diversified our offer and student cohort in recent years. Culture is of paramount importance to us and we have worked hard to develop an environment of trust, empowerment and aspiration.

About the role:

If you have experience and a passion for supporting students with specific learning needs, supporting their academic and personal development to enable them to succeed, then our Additional Learning Support Assistant role could be for you.

We are keen to hear from applicants with previous experience of supporting students in class using their knowledge of SEND education, particularly in relation to students with an Educational Health Care Plan, as well as developing aspects of positive social communication and interaction.

At Monoux, staff work in an environment that prioritises teaching, student support and teamwork. Behaviour is well managed, and the campus is calm with a productive working atmosphere. This opportunity would suit candidates who are experienced practitioners and those looking for an entry into the Post 16 education sector.

The ALS Assistant position plays an important role in collaborative working within the wider support team of personal mentors, guidance counsellors and the counselling team, as well as with curriculum staff and external professionals, where regular liaison and evaluation of support strategies are discussed and adapted. Ultimately this role is designed to enable our SEND student cohort to become more independent learners by providing them with the strategies and skills needed to develop their confidence and capacity to work more autonomously.

During busy periods, the working environment is fast paced and there is an expectation that the post holder will contribute more broadly towards college processes such as entry periods or exam cycles when needed, as well as maintaining accurate records that will feed into.

Closing date for applications: 10 am on 22nd April 2025.

Interview Date: Tuesday, 29th April 2025.

Safeguarding Statement:

We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview, as part of our due diligence, we will carry out an online search.

Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. They are also required to disclose any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020).

The amendment to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on which convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ can be found on the Ministry of Justice Gov.UK website.

Additional Information:

We do not accept CVs only for job applications.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications which enable us to appoint a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this vacancy, we advise you to submit your application form (parts 1 & 2) as early as possible.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

Previous applicants within the last six months need not apply.