Specialist Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Castleford, United Kingdom Wakefield College Full time

**Specialist Learning Support Assistant**

**Ref**:48232

**Hours**: 18.5 hours per week

**Weeks**: Term Time 40 weeks per year

**Salary**: £22,397 (Full time equivalent salary - pro-rota for hours and TTO)

**Location**: 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
- An awareness of the 2014 SEND reforms (Special Educational Needs and -Disabilities)
- Enthusiasm and commitment to all tasks undertaken

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: 18th February 2024**

**Interview date: TBC**

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

**PLEASE NOTE NO AGENCIES. This vacancy is only open to Heart of Yorkshire employees.**

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.



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