Job Description

Salary:

12.82 per hour

Location:

Nelson, Lancashire

This is a temporary

,

part time vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Learning Support Assistant (Casual)

Salary:

12.82 per hour

Hours:

Various hours available, a minimum of 12 hours per week (term time only)

Weeks Per Year:

35

Contract Type:

Casual

Site:

Nelson & Colne College

Closing Date:

Sunday 24th August 2025

Interview Date

: Thursday 11th September 2025



'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.


Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

The Exciting Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for casual Learning Support Assistants based at Nelson and Colne College (successful candidates may also be required to travel across sites).

What You Will Be Doing:

Providing high quality learning support to individuals or small groups of learners with special educational needs and disabilities and/or additional support needs for literacy and numeracy, implementing recommended inclusion strategies and liaising regularly with curriculum colleagues to ensure a consistent approach to support. This includes in and out of class support, educational visits and work placement. Recording, reviewing and adapting support strategies throughout the academic year as appropriate using college systems. Assisting learners to use specialist equipment and ensuring that learners understand the importance of assistive technology and encouraging its use both in and outside of the classroom to promote independence. Maintaining up to date records of support delivered and the impact of the support for the learner using college systems. Contributing to Annual Reviews for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans.

What We Are Looking For:

English and Maths qualifications at a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 or Level 2. Qualification related to SEND or the support of Teaching and Learning or willingness to work towards. Level 2 qualification in IT or evidence of good practical IT skills. Knowledge and understanding of a range of additional needs and their impact upon an individual's capacity to learn. A flexible and student-centred approach. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer in Return:

Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days - totalling 41 days per year Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5% Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards Free on-site parking on all College sites

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.



The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.



We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.



Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.



The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.



Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

The Benefits

Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion