Full time Senior Student Support Assistant

Ready to Make a Difference in Students Lives

Do you love motivating others supporting learners to thrive and leading a team to success

Oaklands College is looking for a passionate Senior Student Support Assistant to champion our learners with additional needs and to guide and inspire our Student Support Assistants to deliver the very best support possible.

This is your chance to make a real impact ensuring every student has the encouragement care and support they need to achieve their potential.

For over 100 years Oaklands College has been transforming lives through education. Our Student Support teams are at the heart of this mission creating inclusive safe and empowering environments where learners can flourish.

As a Senior SSA youll not only support students directly but also lead mentor and inspire a team of dedicated staff shaping the future of student support across the College.

• Lead motivate and develop a team of Student Support Assistants

• Carry out appraisals observations and coaching to help your team grow

• Support recruitment induction and training of new SSAs

• Ensure learners with disabilities and additional needs receive high-quality tailored support

• Step in as a hands-on Student Support Assistant when needed

• Assist learners with classroom tasks mobility personal care and independent living skills

• Escort and supervise students on site and during external activities

• Work closely with Curriculum and Support teams to meet learner needs

• Be the go-to contact for SSAs on day-to-day operational issues

• Liaise with parents carers and professionals helping to organise tours and assessments

• Ensure safeguarding health and safety and wellbeing are always front of mind

• Share best practice and champion high standards across the College

• Keep accurate records and contribute to learner support planning

Were looking for a positive proactive and inspiring leader who believes in the power of education to change lives.

Youll bring:

• Experience supporting learners with disabilities learning difficulties or additional needs

• Strong people management skills from motivating teams to managing performance

• Good IT and communication skills (written and verbal)

• The ability to stay calm under pressure solve problems and keep a can-do attitude

Its a bonus if you also have:

• Experience delivering training to staff or learners

• Level 3 teaching or management qualifications (or the willingness to achieve them)

• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Discount on UNO bus scheme.

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

• Access to Adult Community Learning courses.

• Long Service Awards.

• Free onsite gym and discounted wellness treatments.

• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.

• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.

• Staff development days and annual awards.

• Free access to Microsoft Office software for personal use.

• Discounted entry to Oaklands events including Foodies Festival Lambing Weekend and Oaklands Zoo.

Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures with particular attention to Health and Safety Safeguarding Prevent Wellbeing Risk Management Equality Diversity and Inclusivity Quality Cyber Security and our Values and Behaviours

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Dont miss your opportunity to join a college thats shaping futures and transforming lives.

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