Specialist Learning Support Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,860 i £25,335 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG1 7HB |
| Cwmni: | Nottingham College |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | NottmCollege/TP/1223/161 |
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Your future is here
A place to inspire
Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
Who we need
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about providing an inclusive learning experience for our students. Working within a centralised team approach across different campuses . Your key duties include:
- Work in a non-teaching capacity, acting as Learning Support for students with complex and diverse needs
- Work under the direction of your teaching colleagues when supporting within the classroom and following the recommendations within the TLIP
- Work under the direction of the Specialist Tutors and co-ordinator to write, update and implement the students’ various support document including exam access arrangements
- Assess individual learners needs and make suggestions and strategies to support the needs
- Support student’s development including transition, enrolment and induction
- Help achieve the learning aims of students, by feedback, review and modification of support plans, targets and to work towards their independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Assist in the preparation of learning/teaching resources, including setting up of specialist equipment where needed
- Attend EHCP reviews as required and offer input regarding student support
- Liaise with external professionals where appropriate
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and promote an inclusive learning environment for students.You will be able to work flexibly as part of the Inclusion and Support team, which will require you to work at other college campuses to provide cover. Essential skills and experience also include:
- Hold Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
- Have previous experience of supporting people with learning support needs
- Knowledge of inclusion/range and implications of disabilities/self-advocacy issues
- Be able to maintain confidentiality and have a considerate and tolerant approach
- Maintain accurate records and keep student records updated as required and adhering to deadlines
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Margaret Clark/Bev Lees
Interviews / Assessments are planned for: Week commencing 18th August 2025
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £24,285 to £25,335FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
- 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.
Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability