Learning Support Assistant - Woking, United Kingdom - Woking College

Woking College

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Woking, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role
Our Learning Support Assistants provide a vital role in supporting our students both in the classroom and on a one-to-one

basis. We are looking to expand our team to provide continuity for students' support throughout the week (4 day part-time

empathy and interest in helping young people fulfil their potential.

Working hours for this term-time role will be 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an unpaid half hour for lunch.

Please

of the College. We look forward to welcoming an additional team member to join our friendly Learning Support department

in our successful and growing College.

Start Date:
Tuesday 27 August 2024

Hours: 35 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm

Salary:
Actual pro rata salary: £19,466 pa for 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).

FTE £23,958 per annum. All figures are inclusive of fringe allowance

The Department
Woking College aims to ensure equality of opportunity and a wide and varied curriculum for each student in order that every

student can become an effective learner, who is able to achieve their maximum potential. We appreciate that every student

is unique. Consequently, there are differences in the ways in which they learn and the level of support that each individual

needs.

We aim to provide holistic, personalised and fully integrated support for all students according to their needs and

circumstances. In the first few weeks after enrolment, using diagnostic screening, as well as information provided from home,

Learning Support will create an agreed plan to address any particular needs. Many students come to the College for a fresh

them for greater success and future progression opportunities.

A dedicated Learning Support area is available throughout the week, where one-to-one and small group lessons take place

and specialist staff in the fields of literacy, numeracy and study skills can provide assistance. Depending on learning needs

and preferences, some in-class support is also available, as well as specific workshops for building confidence, social skills and

mentoring.

**Learning Support at Woking includes: - Weekly or one-off one-to-one support

Small group work
Help with study and revision skills
Help with time management and organisation
Proofreading
Obtaining access arrangements

- 'Chill-out' lunch group

EHCP monitoring and reviews (for students with EHCPs)
In class support (for students with EHCPs)
Mentoring (for students with EHCPs)
Why work with us?

Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members

of staff to join our team.

We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to

safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic

standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all.

We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.

Following our grading as Outstanding at our recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022, Ofsted stated that:
"_Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They _
- describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement _
- frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College _
- family."_****Staff survey results state that:

95% of staff are proud to work at Woking College.
99% agreed that leaders are considerate of staff wellbeing.
A positive approach to staff development; including regular crossCollege sharing best practice sessions
Regular wholeCollege communication including weekly staff briefings
Regular departmental meetings to ensure support and share departmental best practice
Excellent student behaviour and productive working relationships with the Student Union
Excellent links with local schools, businesses and universities
Welcoming, friendly and approachable community, a harmonious working atmosphere

S7 Consortium:

Opportunities for staff training within the S7 consortium of Colleges & liaison with peers within the consortium: S7

Professional Development Video

Benefits include:

Free onsite parking
Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes
Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop
Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas

party

College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club
Staff clubs/support groups: book club; menopause group; group for parents/carers