Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom The Bedford College Group Full time

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bedford College, Cauldwell Street

Salary/Benefits: Salary from £22,000 (Pro Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 27 days of annual leave (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, Peoples pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Working Pattern: 37hrs per week (1.0 FTE)

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Business and IT) to join The Bedford College Group at our Kingsway Campus in Dunstable

As a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Business and IT) , you play an important role in the success of our students through:

Providing support to students with the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a specialist setting across all aspects of their college curriculum. Providing overall care of the student and enable him/her to access the college facilities and develop independence within the wider community. Being an active member of the Foundation Team and assisting in the development of individual programmes and the assessment of student progress.

About you:

Ideal candidates will have:

Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English Relevant L3 qualification or willingness to work towards Working knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Experience of providing support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in an educational or care setting Ability to contribute to a high-quality learning experience and welcoming environment for all students Ability to consistently demonstrate high levels of performance in the job role Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, in writing and on the telephone A willingness to work on all sites, and access to own transport. Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in the area and College

Interviews to be held on 25th September 2024

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other. Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.



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