Learning Support Assistant (Salaried)

Learning Support Assistant (Salaried)

Permanent

Grade A

We are a Living Wage Employer and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Were looking for dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Birmingham Adult Education Service. Working under the guidance of our teachers and Learning Support Managers you will play a vital role in helping adult learners with a wide range of additional needs access learning build confidence and achieve their goals.

This is a rewarding handson role where no two days are the same. You will provide tailored support to learners with disabilities learning difficulties mental health needs and/or barriers in English maths or digital skills. Whether helping with assessments adapting learning materials or offering onetoone support youll make a meaningful difference every day.

What Youll Be Doing

• Providing highquality support to individuals or small groups of learners
• Using specialist strategies (e.g. BSL autism support dyslexia tools) where needed
• Assisting with assessments progress reviews and learning targets
• Supporting learners in using digital tools such as BKSB Moodle MS Teams and other BAES systems
• Helping learners access the classroom environment including scribing reading or interpreting when required
• Promoting inclusion safeguarding equality and diversity in every interaction
• Working collaboratively with teachers and Learning Support Managers to deliver an excellent learner experience

What Were Looking For

• Experience supporting or teaching adult learners (minimum 1 year)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A confident supportive approach when working with learners with additional needs
• Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and in Maths where relevant
• Good digital skills and confidence navigating IT systems
• Someone organised empathetic resilient and passionate about learner success
• A team player who is willing to attend training and adapt to the needs of the service

Why Join BAES

At Birmingham City Council were committed to creating a diverse inclusive workplace where everyone is supported to be their best. At BAES you will benefit from:

• A welcoming learnercentred working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A supportive team and strong safeguarding culture
• Flexible working considerations
• The chance to change lives through education

Please note: an Enhanced DBS check (Adults & Childrens Barred Lists) is required for this role.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact:Resourcing@

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view ourCorporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Councilhere.

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