We regularly recruit to the Learning Support Assistant role, and keep this as an open vacancy on our website. We review any applications as and when vacancies come up. Please note applications will only be kept as active for up to 6 months.
To meet the needs of learners with identified Learning difficulties and / or disabilities including in class and out of class support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation.
To implement agreed learning support with individuals and groups with a view to encourage learner independence using identified support strategies
Salary information:
32 hour contract - £18,981 per annum
25 hour contract - £14,828 per annum
16 hour contract - £9,490 per annum
Key Responsibilities
To provide appropriate learning support for groups and /or individuals with identified Learning difficulties and / or disabilities. Including in and out of class support, residential activities, educational visits or work experience.
To provide learning support for those learners identified as having additional support needs for literacy and numeracy.
To contribute to the planning, differentiation and target setting for learners needs with curriculum staff and the wider Student Support team.
To record, review and adapt strategies throughout the academic year using student ILP and other college systems.
To develop and assist the integration of students by supporting the transition process and enrichment activities.
To support the Student Support Manager to carry out Healthcare Plans, PEEPs, exam concessions and specialist equipment are in place.
To support learners with personal care and medical needs including administration of medication where indicated in their Healthcare Plan.
To develop and adapt accessible resources and materials prior to lessons to maximise all learning opportunities.
To assist learners with the use of specialist equipment and embed the use of assistive technology to promote independence.
To develop positive working practices with external agencies in order to gather accurate information to inform learning support.
To engage in continuous professional development.
Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Level 2 (GCSE A* - C) in English and Maths.
A recognised Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent
Desirable Criteria
PTLLS
First Aid Certificate
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of working with young people
Experience of working with individuals with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities
Experience of providing additional support in a learning environment
Experience of providing additional support for Literacy and / or Numeracy
Desirable Criteria
Experience of learners with personal care needs and / or medical conditions.
Experience of note taking to support learning
How Identified: Application/Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of the support needs of learners with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities.
Knowledge of Specific Learning Difficulties such as Autism and Dyslexia
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of supporting learning with sensory impairment.
How Identified: Application/Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office applications and willing to undertake training appropriate to role
Willing to undertake any software training relevant to role.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of student records system, electronic ILPs, Promonitor
How Identified: Application/Interview
About Hopwood Hall
We are a Further Education College and University Centre offering a range of full and part time courses employing over 600 staff on our campuses in Rochdale and Middleton situated to the north-east of Manchester. Both campuses have ample free parking and subsidised restaurants.
We offer staff a range of benefits including free gym membership at our Middleton Sports Arena and generous holiday entitlement.
We are committed to being a great place to work and have membership status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We are a Living Wage employer and an accredited Disability Confident Employer. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement is designed to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in any part of our recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and colleagues and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The college complies with Safer Recruitment guidance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and all successful applicants are required to undertake a DBS check and other pre-recruitment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. It is an offence to apply for a regulated role at the College if you are barred from working with children (or vulnerable adults if in a role where this applies).
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and exemption orders 1975, 2013 and 2020.
STAFF BENEFITS
Working at Hopwood Hall College comes with a wide range of benefits including generous holiday and sick pay entitlements.
Other benefits include:
Career average pension scheme
Free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena
Purchase loans for computers and bikes
Staff discount at the College’s Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs
On-site nursery (Rochdale Campus)
Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance
Free on-site parking
On-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed)
An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site)
A cycle to work scheme
Discounted public transport tickets
Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 28 days plus bank holidays
Christmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidays)
Two Health and Wellbeing days per year
Subsidised bistro and refectory
Hopwood Hall College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.