Position: Learner Support Assistant

Salary: £24,939 - £27,613 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 37 Hours per week X 38 Weeks per year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

Learner Support Assistants work with students who experience barriers in their learning either by reason of disadvantage, learning difficulty or disability. The LSA helps with teaching and learning activities inside or out of the classroom/workshop/off site working with small groups as well as individual learners. The LSA works closely with the teacher leading the class and with Tutorial Mentors to ensure students are positively engaged with their learning, fully stretched and able to achieve their goals whilst enjoying their time in College.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the assessment planning, organising and monitoring of individual learning support needs and plans
• Assisting with the delivery of learning support in the learning environment (e.g. classroom, Workshop, Learning Resource Centre).
• Responsible for planning, organising and prioritising own standard work within well-established routines or procedures, should be able to determine own priorities and think ahead.
• Be responsive to requests from students for assistance with equipment, including IT hardware and software.
• Works as part of or in support of a team, but must be able to take independent action.

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following:

• Good standard of education to Level 3, with a minimum of Level 2 numeracy and literacy skills.
• Prior work experience or knowledge gained in a similar role, with students, or in the specific area may be required.
• Ability to determine work priorities and those of colleagues.
• Thorough knowledge of learning support processes and working practices and a good understanding of how these relate to the wider College.

If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

Email: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 04/10/2024

Interview Date: 14/10/2024

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Diversity and Inclusion

• We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from everyone as a Leaders in Diversity employer.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon appointment, and as employees.
• If you require reasonable adjustments or support at any point, please contact us via the details above.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
• Further details on the employment of ex-offenders are available in the documents attached to this advert.

Application Process

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• To apply, click apply and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team via email [email protected] CVs are currently not accepted.