Learning Support Assistant - Part Time, Term Time

32.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

£16,899 per annum

Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

Are you a positive, patient and hardworking team player with excellent communication skills and an adaptable and professional attitude? We are looking someone to join our ALS team supporting the learner in the development of study skills and promoting independence to help ensure maximum learner achievement. 

You will be supporting high needs EHCP learners in early years and kickstart, our provision for supporting learners in returning to mainstream education as well as extra maths and English classes.

Patience, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour are highly desirable attributes for this role. 

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

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Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant: 

Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff

Generous holiday plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme 

Flexible working policies

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave 

Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year

On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Access to our onsite gym

Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 

Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 8th January 2024.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable