Learning Assistant

**Description**:
All staff must make a positive contribution to:

- the Catholic ethos of the College
- the College Equality & Diversity Policy;
- the pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life;
- their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College.

**The person appointed would be expected to**:

- Assist and support teaching staff in a range of educational activities, both on and off the College premises.
- Support teaching staff to develop the curriculum for students with special educational needs.
- Take responsibility for the supervision of groups of students to aid cognitive development.
- Assist in the teaching of Foundation Learning skills.
- Share responsibility with teaching staff in supervising groups of students on visits.
- Be responsible for small groups of students in learning situations outside the College environment.
- Supervise students in practical areas including recreation areas and outdoor facilities.
- Assist and support teaching staff in a range of educational activities, both on and off the College premises.
- Support teaching staff to develop the curriculum for students with special educational needs.
- Take responsibility for the supervision of groups of students to aid cognitive development.
- Assist in the teaching of Foundation Learning skills.
- Share responsibility with teaching staff in supervising groups of students on visits.
- Be responsible for small groups of students in learning situations outside the College environment.
- Supervise students in practical areas including recreation areas and outdoor facilities.
- Assist teaching staff in devising learning programmes and with the observation of students and record keeping.
- Undertake general supervision of students at lunchtime and break times.
- Personal care to be part of the role as and when required.
- Undertake on-going training and development as required.
- Observe and implement the College’s Equality & Diversity policy.
- Assist in the escort of students, during college hours if required, into and out of college at arrival and departure times of the special minibus.
- To attend meetings and complete mandatory training in accordance with the colleges meeting/training schedule
- To assist at the colleges Open Evenings / Consultation Evenings
- Each member of the College will take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and persons who may be affected by his/her omissions at work.
- To undertake any other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require.

**Contract and salary information**:
**Hours of work**: 27 hours per week, term time only
**Contract**: Temporary until 31st August 2026
**Start Date**: As soon as possible
**Closing Date**: 9am on Friday 10th October 2025, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
**Salary**: Point 6 to 8 - £25,558 to £26,343 per annum (payable £15,408.53 to £15,881.79 per annum depending on experience)

**About Carmel College**:
Carmel College is a leading Catholic sixth form college located in St. Helens, Merseyside, specialising in Level 3 education. With a diverse student body of over 2,000, the college offers a comprehensive range of academic and vocational qualifications, catering for A Level and BTEC students, GCSE Maths and English Language resits, and a Level 4 Art Foundation course in partnership with the University of the Arts, London. The college also offers a wide variety of Foundation Degree courses at Level 5 in collaboration with The University of Liverpool. Furthermore, Carmel College maintains a well established Foundation Learning provision, offering Entry Level and Level 1 qualifications.

The college attracts students from over 100 schools across the region, with approximately 50% of students hailing from the St Helens and Knowsley boroughs, and the remainder coming from the wider Merseyside area. Carmel College is committed to providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment, guiding students toward success in higher education and beyond.

As a respected member of the Sixth Form Colleges Association, the Maple Group (comprising 13 high performing sixth form colleges), and the Association of Catholic Sixth Form Colleges, Carmel College works collaboratively within its sector to deliver outstanding educational experiences. The college also partners with key organisations such as the Archdiocese of Liverpool School Improvement Trust to foster academic growth and community engagement.

Carmel College is proud to maintain formal partnerships with The University of Liverpool and University of the Arts, London, enhancing the educational pathways available to its students.

Our success lies in the fact that we recruit and retain excellent people who work exceptionally hard, driven by the Vision, Mission and shared values which underpin everything we do at the