About the role:Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out! The Role We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Senior Learning Support Assistant at our Bromley campus. Working collaboratively with teachers and other support specialists, you will strengthen the day to day support and learning experience in and out of the classroom environment for all students receiving ALS within your designated curriculum area.
It is essential that you are passionate about improving learner experience and working closely with young people, their families and external support. You will also be confident in supporting and coordinating colleagues in a variety of transition activities and settings, as well as, ability to deal with complex situations by demonstrating effective communications and tact. Excellent record keeping skills and an attention to detail is essential.
The successful applicant will hold or be willing to work towards Higher level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) or an equivalent qualification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills is important, as are, showing sound organisational skills combined with IT and administrative knowledge.
About YouAbout Us The College London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
Our Accreditations include:
- Investors in People - meaning we are committed to the professional development of our staff members.
- Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year, and winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.
- Disability Confident - Committed
- Stonewall Workplace Champions - Silver Award
- Investors in Ethnicity - Exemplary Employer and member of the Top 25 employers 2 years in a row
- Affiliate member of the Black Leadership Group
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.
Equal Opportunities London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident - Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.
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