About the role:
As an online Student Support Assistant, you will provide online assistance our teachers and faculty staff to support students who requires additional learning support and to ensure learners with SEND/learning support needs have access to the learning materials and resources to enable them to achieve their ultimate goals throughout their learning journey.
Our Student Support Assistants make a difference in the lives of our students with SEN by enabling them to reach their full educational potential. Our tailored pathway programmes, including GCSEs, functional skills, access and distance learning, ensure that all students can overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Student Support Assistants act as role models, adopting our learning philosophy, values and learning techniques to enable our students to progress throughout their course.
This is a causal contract, working hybrid/remote with an expectation you will work on site one day per week. The role may require you to work weekends and evenings depending on the learner needs, so flexibility around working hours is essential.
What do you need to be a successful Online Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning?
1. Strong communication skills to collaborate with tutors and ensure the effective delivery of further education programs, as well as to work efficiently within a coordination team.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Flexibility and adaptability.
4. A creative and innovative approach to motivating learners and providing support.
5. Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to assist students with diverse learning needs.
6. While previous experience as a teaching assistant and supporting individuals with SEN is beneficial, it is not mandatory.
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
Here are some of our benefits:
7. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
8. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
9. Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
10. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
11. Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
12. Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
13. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
14. Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
15. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
16. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
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