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Job details
* Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
* Department: Additional Learning Support
* Reporting to: Additional Learning Support Team Leader
* Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
* Basis: Full time, Term Time Only 38 weeks, Permanent
* Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Overview
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dynamic Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team. This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping students thrive and reach their potential. As an LSA, you will provide in-class and out-of-class support to learners with a range of additional needs, including those with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, autism spectrum conditions, and mental health needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help ensure students’ support needs are fully met, empowering them to engage confidently in their learning journey.
What you’ll be doing
* Support students in a range of classroom settings across the college.
* Assist with the delivery of individual learning plans.
* Promote student independence, confidence, and self-advocacy.
* Help to create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
* Contribute to regular reviews and support planning.
What we’re looking for
* Hold a relevant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in supporting students with learning difficulties or care needs or be committed to working towards this within an agreed timeframe.
* Have achieved Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications).
* Be open and willing to complete all mandatory training relevant to the role.
* Have a Level 2 vocational qualification (desirable).
* Hold a Moving and Handling qualification (desirable).
* Hold a First Aid and/or Safe Handling of Medication qualification (desirable).
* Have experience or knowledge of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
* Ideally, bring vocational experience in a relevant subject area (desirable).
* Has experience working with young people or adults with additional needs (desirable).
* Is empathetic, patient, and resilient.
* Works well as part of a team, but also shows initiative when working independently.
* Is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
In return, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team where your contribution is truly valued. You’ll receive training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and make a lasting impact in the lives of the students you support.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salaries.
* Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Dedicated teaching & learning coaches for new staff.
* On-site staff parking available.
* Contributions to a variety of role-based pension schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension and NEST Pension.
* On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee.
* Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family).
* Occupational Health.
* Free flu jabs.
* Free gym membership for all staff.
* Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Leanne Elsy, Head of Additional Learning Support on L.Elsy@mbro.ac.uk.
Safeguarding: At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We follow 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, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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