Learner Support Assistant

Access Creative College Manchester

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only

About the Role

Do you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference in a college which focuses on the Creative Arts? Do you want to work for a college with over 30 years of teaching and learning experience within a friendly and professional team of specialist, creative teachers?

If your answer is yes, then read on!

We are seeking someone with well-developed organisational, communication and team working skills. You will also be able to meet targets and deadlines. You will provide high-quality support to students with learning difficulties and disabilities within the Additional Learning Support Team. Team working and communication within an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.

You will provide a range of focused interventions for vulnerable, At Risk, or students with identified support needs through a variety of interactions including, 1-1 support, buddying and mentoring.

We offer extensive support to new staff through a thorough Induction programme and regular support and coaching throughout your first year.

You will have experience in working or volunteering with Young People and/or Vulnerable Adults and if you have a Coaching / Mentoring /Teaching or Youth Work qualification this would be the icing on the cake! Please download the job description for more information.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity . We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

What do we have on offer?

Salary: £20,319 per annum, pro rata (£18,208 actual, term-time only salary)

Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work.

Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to a benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!

Professional Development: We will support you through teacher training that is transferable throughout the Further Education Sector

Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay

About Access

Access Creative College is more than just a college; we are a hub for young creative entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the creative industries. Access Creative College has been delivering creative education for over 30 years. Our course offerings are a diverse range of courses from Events, Esports, Computing, Games, Music, Media and Production.

Access Creative College reaches every corner of the country, with 25 campuses nationwide. These campuses include our Access Creative College sites, as well as dBs Institute, which was acquired in 2021 and Access Sport, which serves to inspire the next generation of sports coaches.

Working for Access Creative College puts our employees at the forefront of the development of future creative talent in an environment that allows innovation and entrepreneurialism in supportive and inclusive surroundings. Working within education but with a creative specialism creates a vibe within all of our locations that make Access Creative College a fun and vibrant place to work.

Access Creative College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.