Learning Support Assistant
- Employer
- Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GBMet)
- Location
- Brighton, East Sussex
- Salary
- £19,485 pro rata per annum
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2022
Job Details
Based at our Brighton campuses
Various permanent and fixed term hours available (Fixed term Maternity cover until 30/09/2023)
We are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants at our Brighton campuses to support the teaching and learning of students requiring additional help with their programmes of study across various areas within College.
Key Responsibilities
- To support, within and outside the classroom, the learning and emotional/social/ behavioural needs of students receiving additional support, in accordance with College policies.
- To provide support for personal care where necessary, including administering medication.
- To assist in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials/resources.
- To create and maintain accurate records.
- To continually review the students’ support needs.
- To liaise with the Learning Support Assistant Manager, Senior Learning Support Assistants, Student Tutors and Lecturers on a daily basis.
- To supervise student learning where necessary.
Essential experience, knowledge, qualifications, skills and attributes
- Working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional, social and behavioural needs
- Supporting the learning needs of students
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C or above
- Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
- A high level of emotional resilience in the workplace
The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview
Company
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
GB MET draws on 150 years of heritage, history and experience, with a comprehensive range of qualifications for school leavers, full and part time courses for adults, apprenticeships, professional qualifications and university degrees.
The College operates across five campuses in Brighton, Shoreham and Worthing, offering:
• Full-time courses for 16-19 year-olds
• Apprenticeships
• Higher Education
• Part-time leisure and professional courses for adults
• Courses for international students
Our expert staff work closely with students to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for the world of work - to encourage, support and inspire them. GB MET helps build the self-belief, confidence and bravery students need to meet and exceed their aspirations.
Apprenticeships
The College offers apprenticeships in a variety of fields including engineering, construction, HR, health & social care and many more.
Working as an apprentice gives students a chance to simultaneously learn new skills, gain nationally recognised qualifications and earn money. Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to apply for an apprenticeship. Click to view the latest apprenticeship vacancies.
To find out more about employing an apprentice, please get in touch via:
Email: business.solutions@gbmc.ac.uk
Phone: 01903 273 732
Follow us!
- Website
- https://www.gbmc.ac.uk/
- Mini-site
- Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GBMet)
- Telephone
- 01273 667788
- Location
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Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (GBMet)
Pelham Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 4FA
GB
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