14-16 Learning Assistant

We are recruiting for a new Learning Assistant (working 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year). Our Learning Assistants are an important part of our 14-16 Alternative Provision Department, providing non-teaching support to students with disabilities, learning difficulties, medical needs and mental health issues to help them succeed on their course. This includes support in the classroom but also on visits and residentials.

The Learning Assistant role offers a fantastic entry into a career in Education.

This role will be working 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, this is a fixed term role for 12 months

**Responsibilities include**:

- Providing non-teaching support for students with special educational needs.
- Following professional guidance provided through EHC Plans and Learning Support Agreements.
- Providing verbal and written feedback on learner progress and accessibility issues to teaching staff.
- Assisting in the preparation of teaching aids and materials.

**For the full job description and person specification, please click **here**

**Education & Training**
- GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- Level 2 Safeguarding is desirable but not essential

**Experience**
- Experience of supporting people with disabilities and/or learning difficulties (this can include voluntary work and/or student placements)
- Experience of working in an education setting is desirable but not essential

**Bradford College**

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
- If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.