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LEAD LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Internal only (S690)
Recruitment Information Pack
Closing date: 21
stNovember 2013
Interviews: 27
thNovember 2013
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November 2013
Dear Applicant
POSITION: Lead Learning Support Assistant (S690) INTERNAL ONLY
Thank you for showing an interest in the above position. This is an exciting role within the Learning Services Department for Lead Learning Support Assistant, working 30 hours per week, all year round, at our state of the art Campus at Ellesmere Port.
Please note that your completed application must be received electronically to [email protected], or by post to HR & Development, Ellesmere Port Campus, Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF, no later than 21st November 2013.
If you are successful in the short-listing then you will be notified and called for interview on 27th November 2013 so therefore need to be available on that date, however please note that this may be subject to change.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR & Development Team on 01244 656382.
Yours sincerely
Alison Blaxall
Acting Manager – HR & Development
An Introduction to West Cheshire College
We give our students and Apprentices an experience which makes them work ready and employable - the proof of the success of this is that students of all ages and experiences get jobs they want. We also contribute significantly to the local economy spending approximately £7 million a year on products and services and our on-going investment and state-of-the-art new Campuses, serve to demonstrate our total commitment to providing an excellent service to our community.
Being a specialist vocational college this means that what, when, how and where we deliver learning reflects the needs of employers as well as individuals. It also means that as a College we actively welcome applicants from the industries and sectors we serve as well as those with an educational background. We are one team recognising that support services are as important to our learners and our business as delivery teams
West Cheshire College is a leading provider of vocational learning in the area, with Campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester. We offer learning opportunities, including Apprenticeships and full-time programmes, to young people aged 14 to 19 and part – time opportunities to adults, including professional qualifications, HNCs and HNDs, and Foundation Degrees. The College’s commercial team also deliver bespoke training solutions and Apprenticeships to small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as the region’s largest companies.
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Application Pack:
The College:
West Cheshire College is a leading provider of vocational learning in the area, with Campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester. We offer learning opportunities, including Apprenticeships and full time programmes, to young people aged 14 to 19 and part-time opportunities to adults, including professional qualifications, HNCs and HNDs, and Foundation Degrees.
The Role:
We require a Lead Learning Support Assistant, working 30 hours per week, all year round, at our state of the art Campus at Ellesmere Port, who is able to co-ordinate and monitor the LSA support of learners across College. The successful candidate will be required to work with the Assistant Manager - Specialist Learning and Support, Specialist Teachers and Curriculum staff, to ensure effective and appropriate support for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities at all levels.
Specific duties will include:-
To co-ordinate and monitor the appropriate support of students with classroom activities either on a one to one or small group basis
To act as a point of contact, for staff, learners and external agencies in arranging and monitoring LSA support, which may include face to face contact, in an efficient, responsive and courteous manner. To arrange individual time-tables for all LSA’s
To keep up to date records of support and complete all necessary paperwork to inform college systems including Spirals
To support the Foundation Learning summer school in the role of LSA and contribute to the assessment of support needs
Your application should tell us how you think you can contribute based on the above and the Job Description and person specification below. If you feel you meet the above requirements, then we would like to receive an application from you.
Please note that your completed application must be received electronically to [email protected], or by post to HR & Development, Ellesmere Port Campus, Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF, no later than 21st November 2013.
If you are successful in the short-listing then you will be notified and called for interview on 27th November 2013. Therefore please ensure you are available on that date, however please note that this may be subject to change.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR & Development Team on 01244 656382.
Alison Blaxall
WEST CHESHIRE COLLEGE Job Description
JOB PROFILE (S690)
Job Title: Lead Learning Support Assistant
Sector: Learning Services
Scale Point: SPS 17-20
Responsible to: Assistant Manager, Specialist Learning & Support
Main Purpose of position:
To co-ordinate the LSA support of students with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities across College. To liaise at all times with course/subject tutors, Specialist teachers and LSA’s regarding student information and support needs.
MAIN DUTIES:-
1. To co-ordinate and monitor the appropriate support of students with classroom activities, either on a one to one or small group basis.
2. To act as a point of contact, for staff, learners and external agencies in arranging and monitoring LSA support, which may include face to face contact, in an efficient, responsive and courteous manner 3. To liaise with the Assistant Manager, Specialist Learning & Support and Specialist Teachers regarding
action planning of support and appropriate reduction of support to enable independent learning . 4. To arrange individual time-tables for all LSA’s
5. To keep up to date records of support and complete all necessary paperwork to inform college systems including Spirals
6. To attend Learning Support Team meetings on a regular basis.
7. To facilitate LSA team meetings in Liaison with the Assistant Manager Specialist Learning and support 8. To support the Foundation Learning summer school in the role of LSA and contribute to the assessment
of support needs
9. To cover for LSA sickness where appropriate 10. To be prepared to travel across all sites.
11. To be prepared to work within the hours of 9.00am and 9.00pm, as required.
12. To carry out all duties in accordance with College policies, procedures and regulations with a full regard to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities legislation.
13. To take responsibility for self-development in line with College strategic aims
14. To carry out any other duties that may arise which are commensurate with the post and the conditions of service.
NB This job description will be the subject of regular reviews with the Line Manager, and may change following consultation
West Cheshire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment to this post is therefore subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
