Learning Support Assistant (Reduced Year) in Leeds

Hours available between 24 to 32 hours per week. The working hours will generally be between 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 - 4pm Friday dependent on campus.

Leeds City College is recruiting three Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated SEND team. We are seeking individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs. You will be based primarily at one of our city-centre campuses, though some flexibility to work across sites may be required to best meet the needs of our students.

The SEND Provision at Leeds City College delivers a wide range of high-quality support services for students aged 16 to 25 with diverse additional needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students succeed both academically and personally. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team of around 70 SEND professionals, all passionate about inclusion and student success. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in education, gain experience in the SEND sector, or explore a future in teaching and student support. Progression pathways for this role can include Specialist Learning Support Assistant roles, Teaching Apprenticeships or opportunities to progress toward a SEND Team Leader position.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

• To be involved in planning and preparation and assessment of learning as part of the curriculum team.
• Providing in and out of class support to meet identified needs of students who have High Needs.
• Providing curriculum teachers/assessors and SEND team members with verbal and written reports on students who have High Needs or SEND and feedback against strategies used and progress towards outcomes on the EHCP.
• Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices, and helping with all emergency evacuations.
• Attend annual reviews as requested and attend student meetings as required to update on progress and behaviours.
• There may be a requirement to be involved in learners’ transport arrangements and helping students who have High Needs to develop independent travel skills where needed.

Requirements:

• Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment.
• Experience of working within a team who support SEND or high needs students to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Strong Awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues.
• Able to work effectively as a team member and being able to adapt and embrace change.
• A willingness to be flexible and mobile as the role requires working across the college campuses and off-site visits with learners.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that 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. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.