Specialist Learning Support Assistant

1 month ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield College Full time

**Specialist Learning Support Assistant**

**Ref**: 8957a

**Hours**:35 hours per week available

**Weeks**: Term time only, 40 weeks per year

**Salary**: £15,492 - £15,638 per annum (actual salary for 35 hours)

**Location**: Wakefield Campus or Castleford 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 / 9 - 4 in Maths and English, or equivalent for example Functional Skills Level 2
- An awareness of the 2014 SEND reforms (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken
- Level 2 qualification relevant to learner support

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
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards

**Closing date**:Wednesday** **4 January 2023

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

**Transforming lives through learning**
- by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential._



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