Apprentice Learning Support Assistant
Job Reference Number: 1193
Full Time (1 day in college)
Part time 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 2 INSET days and some twilight sessions)
Working hours: 8:05am to 3:20pm (with 30 minute unpaid breaks) Monday to Friday
Grade: Band 3
Bridgwater College Academy is seeking to appoint an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will work with the Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Polden Centre Team based in KS3 and KS4. They will also support students within mainstream classes.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for; supporting individual students and within teacher-led small groups, supporting some students to access mainstream lessons as a 1:1, encouraging students’ engagement in learning and promoting positive behaviour.
To be considered for this inclusive role, you should:
- Have an interest in working with children with ASC/Language and Communication needs
- Have a desire to understand the needs of autistic students and support them in an educational environment
- Have a calm, positive attitude and be a clear, confident communicator
- Be able to follow instructions from our experienced team
- Be able to build and develop trusting, professional relationships with students and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated SEND team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.
Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 7th January 2025
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.