Learner Support Assistant

Role: Support Assistant for Learners

Payment: £24,939 - £27,613 Per Year Pro Rata

Agreement: Full Time

Site: Sheffield

Hours: 37 Hours per week x 38 Weeks per year

The Sheffield College is dedicated to delivering academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 individuals annually. Our goal is to change lives through education, promoting inclusivity and diversity every step of the way.

About the Position

Support Assistants for Learners collaborate with students facing educational barriers due to disadvantages, learning hurdles, or disabilities. They assist with educational activities within or outside the learning spaces, working with small groups and individual learners. They closely cooperate with the lead teacher and Tutorial Mentors to ensure students are actively involved in learning, pushed to their full potential, achieve their objectives, and enjoy their time at the College.

Main Duties

• Helping with the assessment, planning, organization, and monitoring of individual learning support needs and plans
• Aiding in providing learning support in educational settings (e.g. classroom, Workshop, Learning Resource Centre).
• Responsible for arranging, organizing, and prioritizing personal work within well-established procedures, able to set priorities, and plan ahead.
• Responsive to student requests for equipment assistance, including IT hardware and software.
• Works independently or as part of a team, taking independent initiatives.

Skills & Expertise

We aim to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. Though not compulsory, we specifically value candidates who possess the following:

• Good educational background up to Level 3, with at least Level 2 numeracy and literacy skills.
• Prior experience or knowledge in a similar role, with students, or within the specific field may be necessary.
• Ability to identify work priorities for self and colleagues.
• Thorough understanding of learning support processes and practices, and a good grasp of how these connect with the wider College.

If you seek to join a successful team in an outstanding college, kindly submit your application!

Offerings

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

To inquire or seek help about your application:
Email: Jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

We are an equal opportunity employer, endorsing diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Next Steps:

Application Deadline: 04/10/2024

Interview Date: 14/10/2024

We appreciate your interest and anticipate learning more about you!

Diversity and Inclusion

• We cherish diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all individuals, being a Leaders in Diversity employer.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities during recruitment, upon employment, and as team members.
• If you require reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, contact us through the provided details.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

• We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Effective candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment processes.
• Additional information regarding the engagement of ex-offenders can be found in the attached documents.

Application Process

• Click the links below to access the job description, person specification, and guidance notes.
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• To apply, click 'apply' and proceed to complete the online application. For application process queries, reach out to the Recruitment Team via email jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk (CVs not accepted).

We are dedicated to realizing our vision of becoming leaders in technical and academic education, providing outstanding opportunities for the communities we serve to achieve their aspirations.

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