Learner Support Assistant
Based: Derby (with travel across YMCA Derbyshire sites)
Salary: £14,080.68pa
Hours: 21 hours per week (over 41 weeks + 5 training days Key College Term Time Only)
What we offer
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33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
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Your birthday off every year
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Life Assurance (2x salary)
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Health & wellbeing support (EAP)
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Recognition awards, celebration events and long-service rewards
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Training, development and genuine career impact
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...and a role where your work truly matters every single day
About the role
At YMCA Derbyshire, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their starting point.
As a Learner Support Assistant, you will work closely with learners, tutors and the SEND and Inclusion team to provide targeted support that enables young people to engage in learning, overcome barriers, and achieve their full potential.
You will play a key role in creating an inclusive learning environment by supporting learners with additional needs, implementing reasonable adjustments, promoting positive behaviour, and helping learners develop the confidence and skills they need to progress into positive destinations.
Working across YMCA Key College programmes, you will support the delivery of high-quality education, contribute to learner reviews and support plans, assist with educational visits and work placements, and help maintain the high standards expected within an Ofsted-regulated provision.
Driving licence and access to a car essential.
What we're looking for
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Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
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Can build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
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Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Is patient, supportive and able to adapt to individual learner needs.
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Understands the importance of inclusion, safeguarding and equality.
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Can work effectively as part of a team while using their own initiative.
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
YMCA Derbyshire is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
For an informal chat, contact: Gary Lambert on 07525984375
For more information please see Job Description
