An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning Support Team within ACL Essex. ACL are graded as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2018. The salary will be £18,938 full time equivalent, pro rata dependent on hours (£9.82 per hour plus Annual Leave Entitlement)

Days that are currently needed for this academic year:

Colchester: Monday-Friday 10am-3.15pm subject to confirmation at interview

Please note, hours will be variable according to curriculum needs (as and when / term time). The successful candidate may be required to work daytimes, evenings and/or Saturdays.

Required for the following areas:

ACL Colchester x 1 LSA (1 Sessional)

Role Specifics:

* To support tutors in their delivery of academic and vocational courses
* Support learners with challenging behaviour in an educational environment
* Support learners with special educational needs and disabilities (general class and 1:1 support) including learners with Educational Health Care Plans (1:1 support)
* Provide pastoral support to learners within an educational setting

* English and Maths qualifications at NQF level 2/GCSE equivalent
* Experience of a support role with Adults/Children within an educational setting
* Be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to high standards of achievement and behaviour. Have a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands. Be able to work effectively as part of a team

(Qualification certificates should be brought to interview).

Interviews for this position will be held as below:

ACL Colchester: Thursday 9th January 2020

Please note in your application which position/s you would like to apply for.

Closing date for applications: 3rd January 2020
Please note, this vacancy may be closed if filled before the closing date

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