Additional Learning Support Assistant

DN Colleges are looking to recruit Additional Learning Support Assistants. We have part time vacancies available at either Doncaster College or North Lindsey College (Scunthorpe).

As an Additional Learning Support Assistant you will provide essential support to individual learners helping to remove barriers to learning and encouraging students to work independently and productively. You will work closely with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities including those requiring personal care.

What youll be doing:

• Student Support:Assist students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities providing personal care when necessary.
• Learning Facilitation:Encourage active participation in learning and support retention and achievement.
• Collaboration:Liaise with tutors and other support staff to address student support needs.
• Administration:Complete all relevant administration and contribute to student support planning.
• Training:Attend regular monitoring and planning meetings and undertake mandatory and jobspecific training.
• Exam Support:Assist with access arrangements for exams.

What were looking for:

• Qualifications:Good written and oral communication skills at GCSE level (or willingness to work towards them).
• Experience:Previous experience working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create a supportive environment for students.
  • Working knowledge of information technology systems.
  • Ability to produce management information reports and statistics.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal Qualities:
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
  • Good organisational skills and a professional attitude.
  • Discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to sameday GP appointments high street discounts discounted hair and beauty treatments electric car scheme.
• Onsite gym & florist (site dependent).
• Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

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Closing date: 6th April

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally before commencing employment all employees undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

At DN Colleges Group we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct high quality teaching and learning with local regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire across the UK and internationally