Learning Support Assistant: Dyslexia x 2 part time permanent posts (Term time only; 38 weeks)

There’s never been a more exciting time to join West Nottinghamshire College Group. West Nottinghamshire College Group has grown from a local college to an international organisation with a reputation for dynamism and success.  The college group is made up of a number of separate companies all with education and training to the very highest level at their heart.  

We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Outstanding resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.

Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group, VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.

JOINING OUR JOURNEY

When you join our college, our staff have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

• Pension Scheme
• Occupational Health Service
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/week (July)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking
• On-site Butterflies Day Nursery (Derby Road)
• On-site hair and beauty salon, Revive Spa, fine dining Refine Restaurant and Create Theatre

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Dyslexia team supports learners across all college based provision from entry level to Higher Education. 

The ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge of Dyslexia support on programme across a wide range of vocational and academic areas.  You will work closely with the Dyslexia Coordinator, delivering a tailored support package to identified learners.

This post presents a genuine opportunity in the area of Additional Learning Support and would suit an individual who is flexible in their approach, highly motivated and passionate about additional needs, specifically focused on making a difference for learners with Dyslexia. Training will be given to the successful applicant as part of an individual continuous professional development plan to be agreed, and will be a requirement of the post.

You should have a Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification or equivalent. Training or experience in the area of Dyslexia is essential. Training will be given to the successful applicant as part of an individual continuous professional development plan, to be agreed, and will be a requirement of the post.

The role will require you to take on and work to the college’s values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike.