Learning Support - Derby, United Kingdom - Landau Forte College Derby

Landau Forte College Derby

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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have a vacancy for Learning Support / Teaching Assistant.

This area of the College is high profile with an excellent record of success in the wider achievements of our students.

Reporting to our SENCO, we are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join a highly performing and dedicated team.

You will already have experience and enjoy both the challenge and reward of working with children who experience learning difficulties.

You should be prepared to work with students across the age range, and students with significant physical disabilities.

You will have the ability to work with the team in the preparation of individual learning plans and learning resources.

You will be joining a highly performing team with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.

Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job?

Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.

Key information

Contract:
Permanent contract, Full-time 40.75 hours per week

Working hours:
Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm

Start date:

ASAP

Salary:
Competitive, plus daily meal allowance

Closing Date: 10 September 2023

What we can offer you

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Complimentary gym membership

Landau Forte College Derby

We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed College with a strong record of success across all aspects of its work.

In May 2014 we were accredited as a School Centre for Teacher Training by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.

In February 2015 we were designated as a Teaching School and the College is a local, regional and national hub for professional development.

Landau Forte Charitable Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands.

Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte.

Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.
The local area

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The College is located just a few minutes' walk away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District.

Within a 10 minutes' drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25

London is 90 minutes away by train

East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away

Person specification

The person we are looking for should have:
Qualifications and experience

Essential:

Experience of working with children

Experience of working in a college environment

Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills

Level 2 (GCSE) minimum qualification in English, Mathematics + 3 other qualifications at grade C or higher

Desirable:

Experience delivering literacy based interventions

Familiarity with exam specifications

Good knowledge of ICT to support learning

Knowledge and understanding

Essential:

Ability to read, write & understand basic reports

Ability to communicate information clearly and coherently; ability to listen effectively

Overcome communication barriers with children and adults

Consult with children and their families and carers and other adults

Understand and implement the college's behaviour management & anti-bullying policy

Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability

Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults

Ability to work effectively and positively with a range of adults

Respect confidentiality. Know when, how and with whom to share information

Participate in annual performance appraisal constructively and positively

Desirable:

Understand the role of others working in and with the college

Understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children

Good understa