At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with complex needs in developing independent living skills.
- Company: Leeds City College, a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension schemes, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of learners while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 10790 - 10790 £ per year.
Leeds City College are recruiting 5 Learning Support Assistants to support our PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disability) and Complex Needs department. This role is part-time and reduced year. We have a range of working hours available:
- 18 hours over 3 days per week, 39 weeks per year (£10,790 per annum)
- 30 hours over 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year (£17,984 per annum)
The Vine is a department with over 50 Learners with Complex needs and behaviours that can challenge. We deliver a varied Curriculum to meet each of our learners' individual needs in line with their EHCP's. Our highly skilled team takes pride in developing our learners' personal and preparation for adulthood skills to prepare them for their future life. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our learners. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become as independent as possible and lead a happy fulfilled life.
What You Will Do
- Support and contribute to the delivery of courses in Independent Living skills with a focus on the key aspects of the Preparation for Adulthood framework
- Support students in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes
- Creating resources to engage and develop learners
- Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into adulthood
- Support with assessing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way that helps them develop abilities and understanding
- Work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must complete mandatory pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Learning Support Assistant - PMLD and Complex Needs (Part Time, Reduced Year) in Leeds employer: Luminate Education Group / Business Support
Leeds City College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Learning Support Assistants. With generous annual leave, comprehensive pension schemes, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The college's commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and a strong team culture makes it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of learners with complex needs.
Contact Details:
Luminate Education Group / Business Support Recruitment Team
