Learning Support Assistants (EL506 & EL727)

Salary: £22,011 to £22,556 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent                   

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week (part time considered), part year working (36 weeks per year)

Location: Chester and Ellesmere Port Campuses

We are looking for inspirational people to join our College in the role of Learning Support Assistant, at our campuses in Cheshire. This is a rewarding role supporting learners to achieve and progress by removing the barriers to learning. Enabling learners with additional learning support needs to have the same opportunities for success as other learners, providing a supportive link between the learners and their course.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Provide direct in class and out of class support to help learners to access the curriculum and the college environment;

•  Assist with preparation and adaptation of materials; and

•  Immediately report any concerns including safeguarding and welfare concerns in line with College policies.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

•  Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), ideally in a Learning Support related discipline;

•  GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);

•  Good working knowledge and understanding of a wide range of additional needs and strategies to support them;

•  Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills; and

•  Enhanced DBS check.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities;
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata;
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Online benefits platform;
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
• Free onsite parking

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 6 January 2025.

The selection process will take place on 14 January 2025 at our Ellesmere Port campus.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

Chester Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

Impressive Art and Design Workshops;

Science Laboratories;

Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and

Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
• Professional theatre.