Academic Assistance Specialist

4 weeks ago

Nelson, Lancashire, United Kingdom Nelson and Colne College Full time

About Our Institution
Nelson and Colne College Group encompasses a network of educational establishments, including Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning, and Accrington & Rossendale College. Our institution stands out as the only Further Education college in Lancashire to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating under the current Ofsted inspection criteria.

This collective offers a comprehensive range of educational services, including a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training, and Adult Learning Provider, dedicated to delivering exceptional educational experiences for individuals of all ages and skill levels.

Nelson and Colne College has earned a distinguished reputation for educational excellence, benefiting generations of families. We are committed to a personalized approach to education, ensuring students receive exceptional teaching, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and access to outstanding facilities.

The Role Overview
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant within our college. Successful candidates may be required to provide support across various locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality educational support to individuals or small groups of students with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as additional literacy and numeracy support. This includes implementing recommended inclusion strategies and collaborating with curriculum colleagues to maintain a consistent support approach. Support may be provided in-class, during educational visits, and work placements.

• Documenting, evaluating, and adjusting support strategies throughout the academic year using institutional systems.

• Assisting students in utilizing specialized equipment and promoting the understanding and use of assistive technology to foster independence both in and out of the classroom.

• Keeping accurate records of the support provided and its impact on student progress using institutional systems.

• Contributing to Annual Reviews for students with Education, Health, and Care Plans.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications in English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or Level 2.

• Relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or in Teaching and Learning support, or a willingness to pursue such qualifications.

• Level 2 qualification in IT or demonstrable practical IT skills.

• Understanding of various additional needs and their effects on learning capabilities.

• A flexible, student-centered approach to support.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits Offered:

• Generous annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 28 days with service, in addition to Bank Holidays and closure days, totaling 41 days per year.

• Access to a workplace pension scheme with employer contributions of 5%.

• Enhanced occupational sick pay and access to family-friendly policies and benefits.

• A variety of health and wellbeing benefits and support.

• Staff recognition programs, including long service awards.

• Complimentary on-site parking across all college locations.

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