Learning Support Assistant (Wellingborough)

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Wellingborough Campus, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Providing support to learners with the learning difficulties and/or disabilities in all aspects of the college curriculum.
• Providing overall care of the learner and enable him/her to access the college facilities and develop independence within the wider community.
• Being an active member of the Foundation/ main college team and to assist in the development of individual programmes and the assessment of student progress.
• Providing learner support to a group of learners or on a one to one basis within all aspects of the college curriculum
• Providing the support needs required by the ALS Team Leader, Lecturer and learner.
• Attending regular meetings to provide information for review and evaluation purposes.
• Maintaining appropriate records as required by the College e.g. registers, progress reports
  
  Level 2 Learner Support Certificate or equivalent or/ willing to work towards
• Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English
• Working knowledge of Learner Support post 16
• Experience of providing support to individuals in an educational or care setting
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint)
• Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• An understanding of working with a wide age range of learners
• Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, in writing and on the telephone
• A willingness to work at all Bedford sites
• Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in the area and College
  
  The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training. Safeguarding our Students The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.