Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)

Whether you’re an outstanding Teacher or an innovative Support Worker, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College’s inclusive, dynamic and creative ethos provides an imaginative workplace in which you will be supported to develop your knowledge and practice throughout your tenure. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Due to significant growth within our organisation, we are currently looking to recruit an inspirational Learning Support Assistant to join our successful Inclusive Learning team.

Post:           Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)

Salary:         Scale 3 £23,562 - £23,918 (actual pro-rata salary) 

Contract:    Full Time, Term Time Only at 39 weeks

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, empathetic and compassionate individual who has a strong desire to inspire, and a passion for supporting and nurturing students with their learning.  Communication skills are key to this role. 

You will be an ambitious team player who is keen to play their part in shaping the Inclusive Learning department, in line with the college’s mission, vision and strategic objectives. 

As well as working collaboratively within the Inclusive Learning team, you will need to demonstrate these skills when working with all other staff as well as students, parents and carers.  

If you possess these attributes and you are looking for a new opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

What are the benefits of working for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees:

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme LGPS
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking and breakfast
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend
• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service

And much more.

To apply for this post, please visit our website at www.shc.ac.uk/vacancies or download the application form via the TES or FE Jobs. Alternatively, you can email our HR department for an application form at hrteam@shc.ac.uk

Completed applications to be sent to: hrteam@shc.ac.uk

Closing date for applications:    6th May, at 16:00

Interviews to commence:           Soon after closing date

Start Date:                                    New academic year 24/25          

Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome. Please contact the HR department via email; hrteam@shc.ac.uk

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.