[ref. m6619501] Learning Support Worker Technician (ELSA)
Learning Support Worker Technician (ELSA)
Salary: £24,434 - £25,847 per annum (pro rata to 39 weeks)
(Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Fractional, Term time only – 39 weeks, PermanentStart Date: Immediate Start Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, ELSA trained, Learning Support Worker to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) Department. We are looking for an experienced individual to support SEND Students to achieve their full potential.The right candidate will join our ALS team of specialist teachers and learning support workers.
You will have an opportunity to develop and deliver emotional literacy support programmes for students who have difficulties understanding, identifying and managing their emotions so that they can develop these skills and subsequently become more emotionally resilient.The right candidate will be expected to provide both in-class, individual and small group support to students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Although this position is 37 hours per week over 5 days, for 39 weeks of the year, we would welcome applicants who would prefer a part-time position. You will get most of the holidays off but will need to be in at the very end of term and the very beginning, to help with the transition of our SEND students.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Possession of appropriate ELSA qualification and 2-years’ experience of delivering ELSA support
- Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities in an education setting.
- A proactive, empathetic, and flexible approach to supporting young adults with complex needs.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a positive and collaborative mindset.
If you're passionate about supporting young adults with special educational needs and are looking for a fulfilling, permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 2nd May 2025
We reserve the right to interview prior to this date.
PLEASE APPLY NOW - This position will close once sufficient applications are received.
PLEASE NOTE – We do not accept CVs as a method of application. Please complete the application form provided. Please pay particular attention to the ‘letter’ element where you set out why this role interests you. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.Please complete the application form provided. Please pay particular attention to the ‘letter’ element where you set out why this role interests you.
Benefits include: LGPS defined benefit pension scheme – 20.6%+ college pension contribution, reviewed annually (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.