Specialist Learning Support Assistant

1 week ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City College Full time
Leeds City College is the main education provider for post-16 students within the Leeds City region. This role allows the college to benefit from expertise around a SEND specialism, such as Autism, Dyslexia, SEMH.

You will work with staff and students to ensure that your specialist area of expertise is promoted within the college.

The role will be based at one of the main campuses, but may involve working across other departments to share good practice and knowledge.

College is the main education provider for post-16 students within the Leeds City region.

This role allows the college to benefit from expertise around one SEND specialism, such as Autism, Medical, Dyslexia and SEMH.

You will work with staff and students to ensure that your specialist area of expertise is promoted within the college.

The role will be based at one of the main campuses, but may involve working across other departments to share good practice and knowledge.


  • To lead in a specialist area, such as autism, medical, SEMH or dyslexia, supporting other staff to increase their knowledge and understanding of this.
  • To oversee the Oasis Room and respond positively to students who need to use the space
  • To provide 1:1 and small group mentoring and support as required
  • Support the SEND Team Leader with the timetabling of LSAs
  • Support department management with the planning and delivery of training related to your area of specialism.
  • In conjunction with the SEND Team Leader, identify students who require your specialist support and plan, deliver and evaluate student interventions in your specialist area.
  • Support on transition arrangements for SEND learners.
  • Undertake duties of a Learning Support Assistant as required.
  • Experience of working with students who have High Needs / SEND in a specialist area such as SEMH, Medical, Dyslexia and Autism.
  • Experience of implementing appropriate support strategies to assist students.
  • Successful and proven experience of training and supporting staff whilst developing and maintaining professional relationships.
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation in relation to SEND / High Needs learners.
About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.


We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing.

Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff.

You'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.


Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.


SAFEGUARDING
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

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Annual leave entitlement:

  • If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
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Generous Pension schemes

  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
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Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).

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Travel and commuting:

- discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
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Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

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Employee wellbeing initiatives:

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Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

  • this will vary depending on role requirements

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