Job Description

Brockenhurst College now has an exciting opening for a Lead Learning Support Assistant to join the team working Annualised Hours. In return, you will receive a competitive salary \xc2\xa322,690 pro rata 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.

About the role:

As the Lead Learning Support Assistant, you will provide cross-college support and assistance to students who have specific learning needs, LSAs and the LSA Co-ordinator.

Organisation

Brockenhurst College

Curriculum/Support Area

Learning & Quality

Contract Type

Permanent

Employment Basis

Full time

Contracted working hours

1,500 per annum

Location

Brockenhurst College

Salary

\xc2\xa322,690 pro rata per annum

Closing date

20/09/2023

Documents

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Responsibilities as our Lead Learning Support Assistant will include:

• Organising the timetabling and placement of Learning Support Assistants.
• Recruitment of Learning Support Assistants
• Monitoring the overall level and distribution of Learning Assistant support and redeploy where necessary.
• Inducting and mentoring of new staff.
• Overseeing and monitoring the logging of additional support records on EMILY.
• Set up, manage and maintain appropriate contact records for Learning Support Assistants
• Hold regular group meetings with LSAs
• Support LSA Co-ordinator with timetabling LSAs
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate internal nominee.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to and support the overall ethos/work/aims of the College.
• Appreciate, support and respect the role of other professionals

As our Lead Learning Support Assistant, you\xe2\x80\x99ll ideally have:

• Educational qualifications to GCSE standard in Maths, English and ICT (4/C Grade)
• L2 LSA qualification
• Able to relate well to students with a diverse range of needs
• The willingness to undertake a relevant learning support qualification
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to communicate and establish rapport with young people and colleagues
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Patience and humour
• Empathy
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Willingness to be flexible as to working hours according to the needs of the students

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• 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.
• 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
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Lead Learning Support Assistant role, then please click \xe2\x80\x98apply\xe2\x80\x99 now! We\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you!

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 which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

Brockenhurst College