Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Lewes, United Kingdom Dovetail and Slate Full time

Have you ever considered working... in a prison?This is an excellent opportunity to educate and rehabilitate adult learners.If you would like a unique and challenging non-teaching role, where you can genuinely make a difference, enhance the prospects of learners, and ultimately change people's lives for the better - then this could be the opportunity for you.Like any educational setting, Prisons come with their challenges. In this environment, learners are locked up for large periods of the day, away from their families and for some, their children. Most are at rock bottom, having to live with the regret of what they have done - education gives them a focus. And hope.Prisons have a dedicated education department, with classrooms and fully functioning workshops, where teaching and learning can take place. You will be fully supported by an experienced education department. Training and development opportunities are available.Details of this position: An exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join the Prison Education team.As a successful Learning Support Assistant, you will have experience of working with ESOL learners providing inspirational learning support to small groups of learners and on a 1:1 basis.This will require a holistic approach to highlight specific learning needs and improving learner skills. Your focus will be on ALS, Maths and English, leading to employability outcomes, with effective target setting to meet individual needs.Work schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week (open to part time)Salary scale: Up to £24,500.00 per annum (prorata for part-time working hours).Annual leave: 28 days, 3 additional days for Christmas-New YearsTo be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:Good basic general education including GCSE (or) equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above.NVQ2/ NVQ3 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or PTLLS/DTLLS or equivalent Teaching qualifications.TEFL, TESOL or equivalentExperience of working in a learning environment.Experience of supporting students or assessing or training.Benefits25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)Generous Pension SchemeProfessional development opportunities, including professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per yearA variety of amazing discounts with NUS CardEmployee wellbeing platform with options to book free activitiesThe successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail.If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.Important NoticeDovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency

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