Learning Support Assistant - Foundation Studies

Bridgwater & Taunton College is located in the heart of Somerset, with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington. The College has an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally as a highly successful provide of Education & Training.

Salary £11.68 per hour (Scale 3) (annual salary will be calculated on working weeks and hours agreed upon appointment)

This position is part time.

Do you enjoy supporting young people to achieve? Are you enthusiastic, proactive and positive about Education? We are looking for individuals to support students with a range of learning needs. We currently have vacancies supporting students within the Foundation Studies support teams.

The Additional Learning Support area is responsible for providing additional learning support across the College to full and part-time learners and supports approximately 1000 students on courses of all levels. Our aim at Bridgwater & Taunton College is for all students with additional support needs to have equal access to the curriculum and work towards meeting their full potential with our support. These may have a range of learning difficulties/disabilities which include specific learning difficulties, autistic spectrum,
ADHD/ADD Visual Impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Physical Disabilities, and mental Health Issues.

Additional Learning Support has a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced team. The staff work closely with Foundation Studies staff in organising and implementing a wide range of support programmes each tailored to the needs of individual learners. We can offer Specialist Teaching, Specialist Assignment Support, In-class Support, Small Group Workshops, Equipment Support, Specialist Counselling, Mentoring, Exam Access Arrangements, and Assistive Technology Support.

As a Learning Support Assistant at Bridgwater and Taunton College, you will receive excellent support and training. You will have the opportunity to progress in your career by
specialising in a specific area of support.

BTC offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

Generous pension scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
2 week Christmas closure
Additional holiday purchase scheme
BTC Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more

For further information about this role and to view the application pack, please click apply.

Application closing date: 04/12/2024