Additional Learning Support Assistant (ALSA)
Location: Bolton College
Contract: Temporary On Going to Student Requirements
Hours: Variable, Monday to Friday (some evening work)
Pay: £12.95 per hour + holiday pay
Start: ASAP
About the Role
Bolton Talent Solutions is recruiting Additional Learning Support Assistants (ALSAs) to support learners across Bolton College.
You will work with young people and adults with SEND, EHCPs, learning difficulties, disabilities, and other barriers to learning. Your role is to help learners engage, achieve, and develop independence within a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support learners in class, workshops, and college activities
- Promote independence, confidence, and self-advocacy
- Assist learners to engage with learning without completing work for them
- Work closely with tutors and support teams
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Follow safeguarding procedures and college policies at all times
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting learners, young people, or adults with additional needs
- Understanding of SEND, inclusion, and safeguarding
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach
- Commitment to promoting learner independence and maintaining professional boundaries
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and work to ALSA Professional Standards
- Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Education, Health & Social Care, SEND or a related subject
- Previous experience within Further Education, schools, or learner support services
Please Note
This role is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS clearance (or DBS Update Service registration)
If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve their potential and can demonstrate the professionalism expected of an ALSA, we'd love to hear from you.
The Legal Bit
Bolton Talent Solutions is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Bolton Talent Solutions is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted, you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.
Bolton Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
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