Learning Assistant
Exeter College
Devon
- £22,197 pro rata
- Expired
- Salary:
- plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 September 2024
Job overview
About the role
We are looking for a number of proactive, caring and professional individuals to work as part of our outstanding cross-college Learning Support Team.
In this role you will provide in-class support to enable learners with specific learning difficulties, disabilities or emotional difficulties to access their teaching and learning opportunities within the classroom environment; to provide individual/group support for learners experiencing a range of difficulties.
As a Learning Assistant you will need to be confident in supporting students with Maths and English, and sometimes IT.
We have a number of roles available and would be happy to consider applicants interested in term time only contracts for a set number of hours worked per week over the academic year (38 weeks), or we can offer a more flexible approach to fit in with other commitments e.g. a variable hours’ contract.
As a member of our team you would be able to participate in comprehensive staff development days which we run to support our staff to enhance their skills and knowledge, as well as a wide range of free staff wellbeing activities ranging from mindfulness to pottery.
We would especially welcome applicants who are willing to undertake personal care/physical support.
Please click here to hear from some of our staff about their experience of working as part of our team.
Your benefits
We
recognise that taking regular breaks from work is important. These
roles are offered on Term time contracts (38 weeks per year). You will
also have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme,
find out more at www.lgpsmember.org.
As a member of our team, you will also have access to a range of excellent benefits including discounts, along with staff development opportunities, wellbeing services and activities. These include a discount platform giving you access to great discounts with a number of major retailers which can be used to saving you money on your weekly shop.
In addition, there are comprehensive staff development days to support you to enhance your skills and knowledge, as well as a wide range of free staff wellbeing activities ranging from mindfulness to pottery.
Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy
Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFUB8HvS9M
Applying for the role
If you are on our website to apply for these posts, please click apply below - if you are viewing this advert from another site please visit our website at https://vacancies.exe-coll.ac.uk/
For these roles you must be available to work between 8:50am and 4:40pm as support is in timetabled lessons.
Closing date: midnight, 8th September 2024
Interview Date: Monday 16th September 2024
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Key Information
At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements 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 and satisfactory references.
All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community
Attached documents
About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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