Additional Learning Support Assistant

DescriptionEmployerLocationSalary : £32,016 - £34,706 pro rata(Actual salary £27,630 - £29,952)Hours : Fulltime, 36 hours per week, Term time onlyContract : PermanentAbout the roleIf you have experience and a passion for supporting students with specific learning needs, supporting their academic and personal development to enable them to succeed, then our Additional Learning Support Assistant role could be for you.We are keen to hear from applicants with previous experience of supporting students in class using their knowledge of SEND education, particularly in relation to students with an Educational Health Care Plan, as well as developing aspects of positive social communication and interaction.At Monoux, staff work in an environment that prioritises teaching, student support and teamwork. Behaviour is well managed, and the campus is calm with a productive working atmosphere. This opportunity would suit candidates who are experienced practitioners and those looking for an entry into the Post 16 education sector.The ALS Assistant position plays an important role in collaborative working within the wider support team of personal mentors, guidance counsellors and the counselling team, as well as with curriculum staff and external professionals, where regular liaison and evaluation of support strategies are discussed and adapted. Ultimately this role is designed to enable our SEND student cohort to become more independent learners by providing them with the strategies and skills needed to develop their confidence and capacity to work more autonomously.During busy periods, the working environment is fast paced and there is an expectation that the post holder will contribute more broadly towards college processes such as entry periods or exam cycles when needed, as well as maintaining accurate records that will feed into termly student reviews.Staff BenefitsCompetitive base salary - negotiable;LGPS Pension Scheme;Ongoing professional development support;Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;Discounted breakfast and lunch at our onsite cafeteria;Discounted coffee at our onsite coffee shop;Blue Light Card discount scheme available to all staff via the Blue Light Card website;Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;Telephone counselling service via EAP;Occupational health access;Eye care contribution scheme;Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;Discounted gym membership at Better Health Gym Group;Staff wellbeing activities;Free weekly exercise classes for all staff, including Box Fit and Yoga;Free on-site staff car park;Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;Season ticket loans;Professional and fit for purpose working environment.How to applyIf you are seeking a highly rewarding position within a successful college and are passionate about enriching the lives of students, please visit our website to ‘view’ to the job role. If you are already on the college website, you can ‘view’ the job role and click on ‘Attachment’ to view the application pack.After reading the application pack, if you would like to apply, please click on the link on the Jobs Page, ‘Download Application Form’ to access the application form (parts 1 &2). Please email your completed application form (parts 1 & 2) to the Monoux College Recruitment inbox.Closing date for applications : Thursday, 11th December 2025 by 10amInterview Date : W / k commencing 15th December 2025Start Date : As soon as possibleSafeguarding StatementWe have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview, as part of our due diligence, we will carry out an online search.Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. They are also required to disclose any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). The amendment to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on which convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ can be found on the Ministry of Justice Gov.UK website.Additional Information :We do not accept CVs only for job applications.We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications which enable us to appoint a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this vacancy, we advise you to submit your application form (parts 1 & 2) as early as possible.We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Previous applicants within the last six months need not apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr