Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Wakefield College

Wakefield College

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Multiple roles Available

Ref: 29774

Hours: 22 hours per week

Weeks:
Term Time 40 weeks per year

Salary:
£10,722 (actual salary for 22 hours TTO)

Location:
Group Role - Wakefield City Campus, Castleford Campus & Selby Campus

If you want to make a difference and are looking for a fulfilling career and role, we are looking for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant with drive and enthusiasm who have direct experience of working with and motivating students.

If you would like to work in an educational setting and you are caring, patient and student-centred, then supporting our students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities may be the post for you.

You must have a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to travel between our campus sites.

What we are looking for:

Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
A minimum of GCSE A
C / 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent for example Functional Skills Level
An awareness of the 2014 SEND reforms (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken
Word processing / ECDL / CLAIT or equivalent qualification and / or equivalent experience

We offer a range of benefits, and you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals within the Additional Learning Support area.

This is also an ideal role if you have thought about stepping into teaching and would like to support students with their studies.

See what we have to offer and come and join us.
You won't be disappointed.

Benefits include:

Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Good Pension Scheme
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Reduced price personal gym membership
A wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date:
Monday 28th August 2023

Interview date:
TBC
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

**PLEASE NOTE NO AGENCIES, DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY.