Senior Student Support Assistant
Full Time/ Permanent
£29,594 - £32,338 - Depending on qualifications & experience
Based at the St Albans Campus
An opportunity has become available for the role of a Senior Student Support Assistant within the LIFE provision, based in Springfield .
Amongst other things the role will require you to support the Senior SSA Coordinator in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality programme of learning to individuals or groups of students with learning difficulties and disabilities and to assist tutors in delivering the curriculum. You will also be required to ensure new staff are supported effectively in acclimatising to the expectations and statutory requirements of the role as part of the mentor process and line manage SSA’s. The role will be office based, however there may be times when you are required to support in class, support in a different office within the LIFE provision and conduct other duties.
You will need a minimum 3 year’s general work experience of working with students in schools, adult education, prisons or voluntary/charitable organisations and experience of supporting learners with specific additional needs.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Automatic entry into the Local Government pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Generous Annual Leave – (30) days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities available
• Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching.
• Free Onsite Parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership
Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.