Learning Support Assistant [BTN2711]

We are recruiting for Learning Assistants at our Brighton Central Campus. As a Learning Assistant, you will be supporting students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College, creating positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs. The work you do as a Learning Assistant will ensure our students' have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.

You will be supporting students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within the College, creating positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.

You will support both the pastoral care, including personal care and administering of medication, and academic development of our students. It is essential that you have GCSE English at grade C or above, (or equivalent) and Maths GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this subject qualification, as well as effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities is essential, whilst experience of working with challenging behaviour would be an advantage.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Working for the Chichester College Group means you get amazing benefits, with pension and annual leave entitlement highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations. You also get discounts at Group facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees. We also offer many continuous professional development opportunities.

Salary:£23,151 per annum pro rata (ie, up to £14,554 per annum)

Work Pattern: Up to 28 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education in a part time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?