Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our ALS department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Learning Support Assistant.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• Supporting learners to achieve and progress by removing the barriers to learning.
• Enabling learners with additional learning support needs to have the same opportunities for success as other learners, providing a supportive link between the learners and their course.
• Meets the needs of learners, employers and other stakeholders; Is of the highest possible quality in terms of learner outcomes and learner/employer satisfaction;
• Is effective, efficient and provides excellent value for money;
• Reflects the vision, mission, aims and values of the College;
• Is innovative, developmental and sector leading; and Promotes a culture of excellence and equality.

Main Duties for this role include

• Provide direct in-class and out of class support to help learners to access the curriculum and the college environment.
• Implement strategies, risk assessments, PEEPs and other support arrangements as outlined in the learner's support plan and explained by the Learning Support Co-ordinators and Inclusive Learning Advisors.
• Work flexibly on either a one-to-one basis or group basis supporting learners with additional support needs as guided by the Learning Support Co-ordinators.
• Provide meet and greet, break and lunch support as required for individual learner needs.
• Provide practical and personal care for learners as required.
• Support learners with mobility needs to access all aspects of the campus. Assist students in accessing general college facilities, for example the toilets, refectory, shop and the library, at break and lunch times.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.