Learning Support Assistant

Are you a person who can inspire, motivate, and engage students in Health Science and Social Care? Do you have the passion to support learners with a range of needs, helping them to achieve their potential? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team. As a learning support assistant in our Health Science and Social Care Department, you will play a vital role, in providing essential support to students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

What You Will Do

1. Support students with identified high needs, including those with SEND in the classroom to succeed academically and personally.
2. Provide regular feedback, and written support plans for curriculum teachers, assessors, and the SEND team to track student progress.
3. Provide in-class and out-of-class support for students with high needs.
4. Work closely with the SEND team to monitor progress on Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) and provide feedback on strategies used.
5. Assist with emergency evacuation procedures and ensure student safety during emergencies.
6. Attend annual reviews and student meetings to update on student progress and behaviours.
7. Support students in developing independent travel skills and help with transport arrangements if needed.
8. Accompany small groups of students on local learning excursions.
9. Assist with personal care and medical requirements for students who are less mobile, including those using wheelchairs (training provided).

About You

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment.
• L2 Support Practitioners Qualification or willing to work towards.
• Experience of working in a team in an educational setting.
• Computer literate and able to use a range of on-line learning packages such as Google classroom.
• Understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act is essential.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.