Abingdon & Witney College
Job title:
Learning Support Assistants – Abingdon
Company
Abingdon & Witney College
Job description
£11.98 per hourVarious hours and working patterns are available38 weeks per annum, paid for 43.13 weeks per annumAbingdon CampusPermanent & fixed term contracts availableOur Special Educational Needs and Disabilities(SEND)supportteam at Abingdon & Witney Collegeis expanding this September andwe arethereforelooking to appointprofessional,energetic and enthusiastic people with excellent communication skills to support our studentsin a variety of learning environments for the educational year.A good working knowledge ofEducation and Health Care Plans (EHCPs), with a good knowledge of and/or experience of working with young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), as well as strategies for other SEN supported needs,training will also be provided.These are varied roles and require dedicated individuals who enjoy working with young people,some of which have complex needs. You will possessthe skillsto support students studying from EntryLevelto Level3,enablingthe students to succeed and achieve their full potentialacademically. The successful candidates will be responsible for working closely with teaching and cross college support staff to ensure that all students progress onto further programmes of study, or employment by achieving all elements of their study programme including maths and English, as well as developing skills essential for life and independence.The role involves working with students on a 1:1 basis, providing classroom and pastoral support and facilitating workshop activities in-group situations.We work with amazing young people who have a range of learning and support needs,every day is different, andthe support needs will vary.The college hasa friendly, supportive culture focused on bringing out the best in every individual.In return, Abingdon & Witney College offer excellent benefits to our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.Closing date: 8th September 2024 (midnight)AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT – PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Expected salary
£11.98 per hour
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Job date
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:34:02 GMT
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