Learning Support Assistant

Bridgend College

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Salary Scale 1: £25,984 per annum pro rata

Position:

Learning Support Assistant

Salary Scale 1: £25,984 per annum pro rata

24 hours per week, Term Time Only

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Salary Information:

Term Time Only Salary (based on working 36.6 weeks of the academic year) - £13,581 per annum. Please note, actual salary will be based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year.

Job Description:

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our enthusiastic ALN team based on our Bridgend and Pencoed campuses.

You will provide personalised learning support and personal care (depending on individual needs) to students with ALN to remove learning barriers across all Bridgend College campuses. You will support students in developing skills, confidence and understanding in order to progress in learning, whilst taking steps towards greater independence.

This may include providing practical support, personal care, note-taking, reading, prompting/scribing and/or note taking support. With a minimum grade C Maths and English or Welsh and a relevant Level 2 qualification, you will have experience working with people with additional learning needs/physical disabilities who may require support and assistance to achieve their full potential.

You will have good IT, communication and note-taking skills and be prepared to work flexibly.

Requirements:

Registration as an FE Learning Support worker with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is a requirement for these roles and needs to be in place before the successful candidates can start.

Additional Information:

For further information, please view the job information pack.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

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This may include providing practical support, personal care, note-taking, reading, prompting/scribing and/or note taking support. With a minimum grade C Maths and English or Welsh and a relevant Level 2 qualification, you will have experience working with people with additional learning needs/physical disabilities who may require support and assistance to achieve their full potential.

You will have good IT, communication and note-taking skills and be prepared to work flexibly.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

Ready to get started?
Start your journey with Educators Wales today.

Term Time Only Salary (based on working 36.6 weeks of the academic year) - £13,581 per annum. Please note, actual salary will be based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year.

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our enthusiastic ALN team based on our Bridgend and Pencoed campuses.

You will provide personalised learning support and personal care (depending on individual needs) to students with ALN to remove learning barriers across all Bridgend College campuses. You will support students in developing skills, confidence and understanding in order to progress in learning, whilst taking steps towards greater independence.

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