Learning Support Assistant

Job title:

Learning Support Assistant

Company:

Moulton College

Job description

This role is full time, 38 weeks per year.We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with a kind and caring nature to guide our students through their vocational studies. If you enjoy baking bread, grooming a horse or building a brick wall then working at Moulton College may be the career path for you.Through supporting our students as they develop skills in academic and practical lessons you will receive huge Job satisfaction and work in a role where the classroom is predominantly outdoors. You can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the campus while you work.Your dutiesThe job role involves working with highly skilled tutors in various courses such as Animal Care and Sports Management. You may be required to venture outside the College campus with the tutor and students with day trips to a zoo, a museum, a cake show or simply a visit to the shop. This is all part of the varied curriculum. You will be supporting students with their educational needs to ensure they succeed and reach their full potential in their chosen course.At Moulton College our primary focus is making sure all our students become the best independent learners they can be. The Learning Support Assistants guide and offer support to students. As a valued member of the Learning Support Team, you can make a real difference to the outcomes of the students we support.For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.Person specificationCandidates will need a good standard of education, including GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent), and be enthusiastic and positive about supporting young people to fulfil their potential.For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.BenefitsThere are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 24.7%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Benefits
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
• Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
• On site gym
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
• Eye care vouchers
• Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.How to applyApplications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to [email protected]; these are located on the College website at ; Alternatively email [email protected] to request an application pack.CV’s will not be considered.

Expected salary

Location

Moulton, Northamptonshire

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:30:07 GMT

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