Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistants, 34 ¼ hours per week, term time only, permanent contract

Tees Valley Collaborative Trust, based in the North East of England, is a well established organisation with social inclusion, educational excellence and widening participation at the heart of its values. www.tvc.ac.uk

At the Prior Pursglove College site, we are seeking to increase our team of Learning Support Assistants. You will be primarily working with students aged 16-18 with an EHCP or High Needs funding support studying on courses from entry level to level 3 in the college. This will entail both in class and independent study support. You must be able to work on a one to one or group basis with our students and have an understanding of the needs of, and empathy for, students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. You will have experience of delivering literacy and numeracy support and will hold a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. Normal working hours are between 8.45 am and 4.00 pm each day, with one 4.30 pm finish per week. Part time, job share arrangements will be considered and can be discussed at interview. Start Date: Immediate start available Salary and Benefits Information Salary: SFCA Support Staff Pay Spine, Points 6-9 (£23,612 - £24,560 pro rata) Actual Starting Salary at Scale Point 6: £18,695.27 per annum (including holiday pay) Employee Benefits include:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme for all our support staff
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle Scheme
• On-site canteen for both staff and students
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees)