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Learning Support Assistant for Adults and Apprentices

STRODE COLLEGE

Chard

On-site

GBP 24,000

Full time

28 days ago

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An established educational institution is on the lookout for a compassionate Learning Support Assistant. In this fulfilling role, you will empower adult students and apprentices by providing essential support tailored to their unique learning needs. Your contributions will not only enhance their classroom experience but also extend into the community, helping them thrive in various settings. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements, making it a perfect opportunity for those passionate about making a real difference in education. Join a team that values excellence and student success!

Local Government Pension Scheme

29 days leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary leave at Christmas

Experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Provide in-class, online, and phone support to adult students.
Facilitate learning for individuals and small groups.

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Learning Difficulties

Experience with Disabilities

Learning Support Assistant for Adults and Apprentices

Strode College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate colleague to support our adult students and apprentices in achieving their full potential.

In this role, you will provide in-class, online and phone support to students with learning difficulties and disabilities, from Entry Level to Level 3. Your focus will be on facilitating learning for individuals and small groups, as well as offering support out in the community at events and courses being delivered outside the college.

Experience of working with individuals with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, challenging behaviour, ASD, or SpLD is desirable.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of learning difficulties and disabilities, alongside excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Strode College has a local and national reputation for excellence due to the outstanding quality of our teaching and support and the resulting high levels of student aspiration and achievements. We help students realise their potential, maximise their results and achieve success at college and in the future.

Contractual Details
Rate of Pay or Salary: £23,086 per annum
Working Time: 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract Type: Permanent
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Leave entitlement: 29 days per year plus bank holidays including discretionary leave at Christmas.

How to Apply:
Please visit the vacancies section of our website here.

If you require any further information or would like a confidential informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Tucker at jtucker@strode-college.ac.uk.

Closing Date for applications: 9.00am Wednesday 26th March 2025
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 3rd April 2025

Strode College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

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