Educational Support Assistant

We require a dedicated and compassionate Educational Support Assistant to work closely with students who require additional learning support, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities, both in the classroom and in other settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to helping students reach their full potential, and a passion for working in an inclusive and supportive educational environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing 1-1 or group support to students who require additional assistance with their learning, behaviour or social development
• Developing and implementing personalised learning plans in collaboration with teachers and other professionals
• Building positive relationships with students, parents/carers and other professionals involved in the student's care
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress, and adapting support strategies as needed
• Supporting the wider classroom team in managing behaviour and creating a safe and positive learning environment for all students
• Providing personal care and medical support, as required
  
  We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including two Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
Commitment to Safeguarding This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.