Learning Support Assistant – Foundation Learning
Profound And Multiple Learning Difficulties and Severe Learning Difficulties (PMLD/SLD)
This is a Part-Time, Term-Time Only position working 22.5 hours per week.
University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS) is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive education, recently awarded the prestigious RCU Beacon Award for Support for Students (2023/24). This accolade reflects the department’s commitment to inclusive education and its innovative, student-centered approach. The college is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, including a specific Outstanding judgment for High Needs provision in the November 2024 inspection.
The Additional Learning Support area provides support across the College to full and part-time learners, supporting approximately 1000 students of all levels. Our aim is to ensure all students with additional support needs have equal access to the curriculum and can work towards reaching their full potential with our support. These students may have a range of learning difficulties/disabilities, including specific learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD/ADD, Visual Impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Social, Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and mental health issues.
This role is linked to programmes within our Foundation Learning department, specifically supporting students with PMLD/SLD. These students require tailored support for their complex Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and physical needs. We are seeking compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals to support these learners, working closely with lecturers, therapists, and families to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment. The department’s success is rooted in its holistic support model and a culture that celebrates progress, independence, and achievement for every learner.
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