Specialist Learning Support Assistant

East Surrey College

  • Croydon, Greater London
  • £24,038 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job TypeSupportJob CategoryLearning Support AssistantEmployment BasisEstablished (salaried)LocationJohn Ruskin College - CroydonSalary Range£24,038 pro-rated accordinglyClosing Date08/09/2025Documents(PDF, 44.19kb)
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(PDF, 180.13kb)Specialist Learning Support AssistantCollege: East Surrey College (Redhill)Salary: £24,038 (pro-rated accordingly)Hours: Full time (37 hours/week) Monday – Friday 08:30-17:00 - Term Time Only (38 weeks)We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Specialist Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) department.As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant you will help to provide a quality learning environment with the ultimate aim of raising levels of attainment across all of the English programmes that are provided at the College (including GCSE and Functional Skills).You will have the opportunity to support students who need additional support within their classes on both an individual and group basis thus ensuring that Students are exam ready and achieve their learning goals.Working closely with lecturing staff, you will ensure that attendance is high, support needs are met, and an appropriate level of supervision is provided at all times. You will also take responsibility for any designated students who have additional needs as directed by your line manager, and you will need to be able to differentiate your resources and take ownership to ensure that learners are performing to their full potential. This role will also involve providing teaching cover on occasion and completing ALS referral forms as and when requested.The successful candidate must:
  • Have a level three qualification (or higher) in a specific subject
  • Knowledge of SEND is essential
  • A teaching qualification (ideally at Level 3 or above) or be willing to work towards this
  • Be qualified to at least Level 2 in both Maths and English, with knowledge of the GCSE Curriculum
  • Have a positive and dedicated approach with a real desire to make a difference
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have proficient IT/computer skills
Previous experience of supporting students in a College or School environment within a similar department is highly desirable.If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

East Surrey College