Assistant Lsa Co-ordinator

Brockenhurst College has an exciting opportunity for an **Assistant LSA Co-Ordinator**to join the team in **Brockenhurst**. You will join us on an **annualised hours**basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of **£21,185 - £23,271 per annum.**

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

**As ourAssistant LSA Co-Ordinator,youwill assist the LSA Co-ordinator to/with**:

- Co-ordinate and manage cross-college learning support team including organising the timetabling and placement of Learning Support Assistants
- Identify recruitment requirements for Learning Support Assistants liaising with LSA Co-ordinator/ HoC ALS
- Manage and monitor the overall level and distribution of Learning Assistant support and redeploy where necessary
- Undertake all stages of the recruitment process for the employment of Learning Support Assistants
- Conduct the induction and mentoring of new staff
- Contribute to the annual review process
- Oversee and monitor the logging of additional support records on EMILY
- Set up, manage and maintain appropriate contact records for Learning Support Assistants
- Monitor and supervise the work of Learning Support Assistants and maintain observation records
- Manage procedures for substitution cover
- Liaise with the LDD Manager, Heads of Curriculum, support and teaching staff, parents and where appropriate, concerning the assessment of student support needs
- Identify the need and contribute to the training of Learning Support Assistants
- Chair Learning Support Assistant team meetings and attend other internal and external meetings as required
- Liaise with Skills Development
- Manage and monitor the overall level and distribution of Learning Assistant support and redeploy where necessary
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the Learning Support Assistant’s work through lesson observation and feedback
- Work closely with the LDD Manager
- Co-ordinate and timetable staffing for Inspiration Room for students on the Autistic Spectrum
- Delegated responsibilities, as required, from LSA Co-ordinator/ HoC ALS

**The idealAssistant LSA Co-Ordinatorwill need**:

- Educational qualifications to GCSE standard in Maths, English and L3 LSA qualification
- The ability to relate well to students with a diverse range of needs
- Willingness to undertake a relevant learning support qualification
- The ability to communicate and establish rapport with young people and colleagues
- A desire to work with and support the learning of young people and facilitate student integration

**Benefits as theAssistant LSA Co-Ordinatorwill include**:

- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff Yoga and Football
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Support Staff only)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College

Closing Date: 5th July
Interview Date: 13th July

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks whichincludes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.