About the Role:

The Learning Support Worker will be required to support learners with EHCPs who have support and learning needs. Students range from those with moderate learning disabilities, Autistic spectrum, social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). The role will have elements of 1-1 support as well as group work to help achieve the academic needs of these students. Working with the wider ALS team, the role will involve creating relationships with students that encourages their academic, emotional and social growth.

About you:
You will have some experience supporting young people with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an education setting. You will be able to support and encourage higher levels of social skills and demonstrate techniques that improve learning. You will be patient, empathetic and be adept at de-escalation where necessary. You will be able to understand the needs of the students and provide the appropriate support to develop their ability to learn efficiently. You will be able to work in a team and provide sufficient support to the classroom lead.
If you feel you have the skills to contribute to the development of our students and want an exciting role in a highly supportive environment, then please apply.

About us:
We are the largest college group in London. Our colleges include City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College, and The College of Haringey, Enfield, and Northeast London. We are committed to success through equality and diversity.

About Westminster Kingsway College:
Westminster Kingsway College is a further education college in central London with centres in Camden and Westminster. It offers a huge array of academic and vocational courses for 16-18-year-olds and adult learners, such as A-Levels, BTECs, Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees, Access to Higher Education, employability training and short courses. It also offers bespoke training for employers and specialist programmes delivered in conjunction with the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.

At CCCG we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We create a safe and trusting professional environment where people are treated well and equally.

We are committed to safeguarding and protection of young people and adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check.

Our values Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Opportunity are the key ideas and principles that people within our organisation and our partners believe are important. They sum Our Purpose: why we do what we do, and Our Approach: how we go about our work.

Closing Date: 29th August 2024
Interview Date: TBC