Job Description

Salary

21,138 - 22,800 per annum

Contractual hours

35

Package

Permanent
Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping
Wellbeing services
On-site nurseries
Cycle2work scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities

Job category/type

Support

Date posted

03/06/2025

Job reference

REQ002363



Supported and Inclusive Learning are looking to recruit two Senior Learning Support Workers working as part of a dynamic, inclusive team here at Leicester College. If you want a job where each day you can make a difference, embed inclusive practice in all that you do, have a passion for learning, embrace diversity and respond well to change, then we want you to join our team.

At Leicester College we do our best to ensure all students are engaged with learning and able to progress to their potential. We work with students who require a range of support to fully access the curriculum and the college environment.

The role of Senior Support Worker is to oversee and supervise the day to day activities of a team of Learning Support Workers, providing a range of learning support and personal assistance to students who have learning support needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities or mental health needs, who are on the Supported Learning courses within the College. To manage the staff allocation and rotas, ensuring individual student support is in place and providing cover as necessary.

We are looking for applicants who understand the role of support within education, have a commitment to enabling students and developing their communication and independence skills. You will be highly motivated, flexible, able to work as a team and use your own initiative. You will have good communication skills to work with teachers and the Learning Support Workers.

The successful applicants will:

Hold or be willing to work towards Level 2 English and maths qualification or equivalent GCSE Grade C and above or GCSE grade 4 or above Hold or be willing to work towards a Learning Support or Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification. Educated to Level 3 or equivalent

Interview Date: 1 July 2025

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.

Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community.

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Background checks including current and latest employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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