Learning Support Assistants (EL504/505/514/564/570/727)

Salary: £22,010 to £22,556 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent                   

Hours:  Part time hours available (various), part year working (36 weeks per year)

Location:  Crewe, Chester and Ellesmere Port Campuses

New opportunities have arisen for inspirational people to join our College in the role of Learning Support Assistants at our campuses in Cheshire.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Provide direct in-class and out of class support to help learners to access the curriculum and the college environment;

•    Assist with preparation and adaptation of materials; and

•    Immediately report any concerns including safeguarding and welfare concerns in line with College policies.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

•   Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), ideally in a Learning Support related discipline;

•   GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);

•   Good working knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs and strategies to support them;

•   Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills; and

•   Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities;
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Online benefits platform;
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
• Free onsite parking

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to [email protected] by 9am, 5 August 2024. 

Please let us know in your application how many hours per week you would be interested in and which campus you would prefer to work at, our campuses are based in Crewe, Chester and Ellesmere Port.

The selection process will take place during August 2024.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

Crewe Campus  

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.  As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:  

• A multi-purpose sports hall; 
• Climbing wall; 
• Fitness gym; 
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment; 
• Mock aircraft cabin; 
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy; 
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons; 
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and 
• New Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024). 

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Chester Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:
Impressive Art and Design Workshops;
Science Laboratories;
Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.  As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
• Professional theatre.