Inclusive Learning Assistant

Due to increasing student numbers and the continued growth of our Inclusive Learning provision, we are expanding our Inclusive Learning Team and have vacancies available from 20 to 35 hours per week. Salary Grade E - £28,634 per annum pro rata.

Support students to thrive. Champion inclusion. Make a lasting difference every day. St Brendan's Sixth Form College is seeking caring, committed and proactive Inclusive Learning Assistants to join our expanding Inclusive Learning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly valued service that plays a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, achieve their full potential and fully participate in all aspects of college life.

Working closely with students, teachers, families and external professionals, you will provide targeted support that enables students with additional needs to participate fully in both the academic and wider life of the College. Whether you have experience in education, youth work, care, support services or another people-focused role, this position offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people every day.

We are recruiting for roles of up to 35 hours per week and welcome applications from candidates interested in a range of working patterns.

Why Choose St Brendan's?

• At St Brendan's, inclusion is at the heart of what we do.
• Our Inclusive Learning Team is highly valued across the College and works collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure students receive outstanding support.
• Benefits of the role include:
• Working with motivated and ambitious post-16 students
• Being part of a large, supportive and experienced Inclusive Learning Team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Working in a college that values wellbeing, inclusion and student success
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

About the Role

As an Inclusive Learning Assistant, you will provide targeted support to students with additional educational needs, helping them to access learning, overcome barriers and develop greater independence.

You will:

• Support students with a range of additional needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Help students develop strategies to improve learning, confidence and independence
• Work closely with teachers to ensure students can fully access the curriculum
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and review of student support programmes
• Promote inclusion in both academic and social settings across the College
• Support literacy, numeracy and study skills development where appropriate
• Act as a keyworker for identified students where required
• Contribute to examination support arrangements for students with additional needs

A Supportive and Collaborative Team

You will join a friendly and experienced team with a wide range of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We value:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• A student-centred approach

Whether you already have experience in post-16 education, schools, youth work, care settings, social work, health services or other support roles, you will find a welcoming and supportive team around you.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and enabling them to succeed. The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, caring and resilient
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Calm under pressure and confident working in challenging situations
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative
• A positive and supportive team player
• Committed to inclusion, equality and student success

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of supporting individuals with additional needs
• Experience within an educational environment or a similar setting
• An understanding of learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and a good standard of education, typically to Level 3

Most importantly, you will be motivated by helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their very best.

Our Students

Our students are ambitious, diverse and engaged in their learning. Many progress to university, apprenticeships and skilled employment. The Inclusive Learning Team works to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate fully in college life and achieve their aspirations, regardless of the challenges they may face.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

St Brendan's Sixth Form College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and safeguarding procedures in line with statutory guidance.

Important Information for Applicants

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we may shortlist, interview or close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date. The use of generative AI in applications is monitored. Any use of AI to support your application must be declared.

We strive to be representative of the community we serve and know that diverse talent builds a better College and provides an enhanced experience for our students. We’re committed to building an organisation where everyone is welcome, supported and able to thrive. Equality and diversity are fundamental to our core beliefs and values. That’s why we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions, disabilities and ages in everything we do. We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. The safeguarding of all students is paramount and this approach is embedded into everything we do. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines and having regard to all relevant guidance, any offer of employment will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including satisfactory references from current and previous employers, DBS Enhanced Disclosure and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates.