Learning Support Worker
Hours Up to 35 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (Term Time Only) (170 days)
Contract Permanent
Location Peterborough & Stamford College
Become a Learning Support Worker with IEG!
Are you passionate about helping students unlock their full potential? We're looking for dedicated Learning Support Workers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of learners in Peterborough and Stamford.
In this vital role, you'll work as part of our Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision, empowering students who need extra help to thrive in their education. You'll collaborate closely with teaching staff, fostering independence and ensuring students effectively access and participate in learning. For those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), you'll be instrumental in delivering the support they need to achieve their academic goals.
Support student comprehension by clarifying, explaining, and simplifying instructions.
Keep students engaged and motivated, helping them stay focused on their learning.
Understand and respond to individual learning needs, developing and implementing effective support strategies based on students' learning difficulties or disabilities, risk assessments, care plans, and EHCP targets.
Develop tailored resources and strategies to help students access their learning environment.
Guide students in developing essential study skills, such as organization, note-taking, and scribing.
Provide exam support by acting as an invigilator, scribe, reader, or prompt when required.
Maintain accurate daily support records and contribute to reviews, agreements, and target setting to monitor progress and ensure quality.
Accompany students on trips and work experience as needed.
Provide mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.
Promote positive student behavior and attitudes, working alongside teaching staff to manage individuals and groups.
IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Financial Security: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a well-established plan for your future.
Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, a welcoming team atmosphere and access to an employee assistance programme
Professional Development: Invest in yourself with ongoing training and development opportunities provided by IEG.
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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 information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.