Pre-16 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in Portsmouth

Location: Highbury and North Harbour (Main Campus Highbury)

Salary: Actual salary pro-rata, Full Time Equivalent £24,521.29 - £25,210.25 per annum

Hours of work: Various Hours Available, up to 36 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Full/Part-Time, Sessional

About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students' learning journey.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays.
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension.
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department.
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD.
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre.
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address.
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel).
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About The Role: To provide high-quality learning support for students attending our College’s Alternative Provision Programmes with a range of learning difficulties/disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and other barriers to learning. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff and the Pre-16 Coordinator to provide classroom and 1:1 support, enabling students to engage positively with learning, develop confidence, improve their personal and social skills, and make progress towards their educational goals. The role includes promoting positive behaviour, independence, wellbeing and high expectations, whilst supporting students in accordance with their individual support plans and EHCP requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with Special Educational Needs
• Monitoring and recording students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with the class teachers and other college staff

Qualifications:

• Ability to support young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Knowledge of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks: The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.