Overview
We are looking for sessional Learning Support Assistants to join our experienced and friendly team. We are creating a bank of Learning Support Assistants to respond to learner needs dynamically. Therefore, you may be offered work for a full year, for short courses on an as-and-when basis, and for ad hoc cover for support in sessions, to uphold inclusive practice and respond to learner support needs across the whole service.
The hourly pay rate is £14.62, which includes a 12.07% enhancement to account for annual leave entitlement. Your work could be across any of our curriculum areas: Active Learning (SEND Provision); English and Maths; English for Speakers of Other Learners (ESOL); Digital Skills; or Community Learning (creative courses).
Your work could be County-wide, or you can specify an area you are able to work in: Nuneaton and surrounding areas / Leamington Spa, Stratford and Surrounding areas / Rugby and surrounding areas (please specify this in your application supporting statement). There is a requirement to be able to travel to different venues within Warwickshire communities. There are three base offices across the county, one of which will be your base, though you will need to be able to travel to all three during the year: Pound Lane Learning Centre in Leamington Spa; Bloxham Centre in Rugby and Camp Hill Early Years Centre in Nuneaton. Your main contact time will take place in community venues.
There will be a requirement at times to travel county-wide for supporting sessions, as well as service and team meetings. You can express a preference for specific localities but there is no guarantee work offers would always be in this location. Where there is a requirement for county-wide travel, travel expenses may be payable.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a tutor, in a range of classes, you will support learners to engage in their learning experiences. You will use excellent communication skills, patience and a flexible approach to your work to support learners, including those with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties.
Key Requirements
You will have had experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties. You must be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting the rights and aspirations of under-represented groups.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
About Warwickshire County Council
Warwickshire County Council's Adult and Community Learning is a dynamic, forward-looking adult education service, judged 'Good' by Ofsted. We provide a wide range of adult learning courses across the county. Our county-wide programme for adults with SEND/learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties is expanding. The organisation emphasises safeguarding and inclusive practice.
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision.
Safeguarding and Fees
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our policy, an individual assessment will be completed if a criminal offence is disclosed. The council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Benefits
We offer a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to support financial security in retirement. The scheme also offers benefits for members and dependants. Our benefits include agile working, generous annual leave entitlement, bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
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