Brighton MET College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: BRTN9395

Learning Support Assistant

Pro rata of £23,151 per annum.

Various hours available, 36 weeks per year

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education in a part time role that can fit around your personal life and responsibilities?

We are recruiting for Learning Assistants across our Brighton campuses. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be supporting students requiring additional help with their various programmes of study, creating positive relationships with them and assisting them in a classroom or workshop setting. This will include students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including emotional, social, behavioural and mobility needs.The work you do as a Learning Assistant will ensure our students’ have an outstanding and fulfilling experience at college.

Working for Brighton MET College means you get amazing benefits, with a pension scheme highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector. You also get access to a range of discount schemes and professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Our Learning Assistant will have experience of working with young people with additional learning needs and disabilities is essential, as well as effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Apply now to make a real difference to these learner’s lives!

Closing date: 6 January 2025

Interview date: 15 January 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.