Learning Support Assistants (Full or Part time)

Learning Support Assistants



Start: September 2012



Hours: various temporary assignments - 32 hours, 20 hours and 15 hours



To support and include learners with learning difficulties on a range of A Level courses.



Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) are required to join the Additional Learning Support team. This post will involve supporting a range of learners with learning difficulties (Aspergers, Dyslexia, MLD) . Working under the direction of a Lecturers, you will be required to support learners within a class situation with literacy and/or numeracy as well as helping to manage learners' challenging behaviours.



The successful candidate will have experience of supporting people in an education, preferable at A Level standard or a relevant qualification. Significant experience in working with learners who have learning disabilities is an essential requirement. Literacy and numeracy qualifications at level two will be required (GCSE Grade C English & Maths acceptable).



Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau, satisfactory references and sight of original qualifications.



Successful applicants will be placed onto a register of Support Workers and as and when support hours become available.



Capita Education Resourcing is the leading education recruitment specialist and offers the largest staffing support network for colleges in the UK. There is a wide range of opportunities for lecturers, trainers, teachers, assessors, and distant learning tutors in both non-vocational and vocational subjects.



Capita Education Resourcing is an accredited Quality Mark Company.



Capita Education Resourcing is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone.