The salary will be based on a full time equivalent of £22,011 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group. VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant who can work effectively and imaginatively, providing first class support for students, helping them embrace their differences and develop independence.
You will be a strong team player with a real desire to help young people and adults. Previous experience working in a range of settings supporting young people or adults with learning difficulties and or disabilities, knowledge of SEND and the Education, Health and Care process would be an advantage.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will assist students in a variety of subjects and producing hand written or typed lecture notes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
The role is term time only and provides regular weekly hours.
As part of this role you will provide a notetaking service to a wide range of learners with additional needs. Duties will include notetaking, preparation/modification of materials and resources, appropriate to the identified needs of the learner.
An integral part of this role is to provide support for learners with a variety of Special Educational Needs. This might be in the form of behaviour support, encouraging independence, physical assistance or Literacy and Numeracy support.
You should have experience in a variety of educational situations. You should hold an English Language and Maths qualification to GCSE Grade C (4) or equivalent and have skills in IT. You should have awareness of disabilities and be sensitive to the needs of the learners and a willingness to undertake additional sector relevant training and accreditation.
You will need a flexible approach, sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team, and be able to use your own initiative to work independently without close supervision.
The ideal candidate will be required to work under the guidance of the Co-ordinator: for Deaf learners and learners with Speech, language and communication needs, using the strategies recommend in the Individual Learning and/or Behaviour Plan. Duties will include liaising with teaching staff, outside agencies, parents/carers and schools.
The successful applicant will:
- Have the ability to write fast and accurately.
- Be well-organised with good, clear, neat handwriting.
- Be able to recognise and capture the main points of a lesson and write them simultaneously whilst listening to the speaker.
- Be reliable, punctual and resilient.
- Be able to work flexibly.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and empathy to others.
- Be able to work on your own autonomy and use your initiative.
- Have a good knowledge of English to include good spelling and grammar.
- Have a genuine desire to make a difference and help others.
- Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.
The role will require you to embed the college’s values; Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, High Expectations, Responsibility.