Learning Support Assistant (Hedleys College)

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Hedley’s College is a high-quality specialist further education and training provider. We provide education and training for young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities who require specialist individual programmes to develop their communication, independence, and employability skills. We help our learner make successful transitions into adulthood within the Northeast region.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work within Hedley’s College. The main role of the LSA is to work as part of a team as directed by the group tutor alongside the therapy team, to support young peoples’ learning and care.

Experience in supporting young people with behaviour that challenges is essential.

Some experience of Team TEACH approaches or NAPPI would be desirable. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), particularly sensory processing difficulties would be an advantage.

It is important to be a real team player. Flexibility with an ability to adapt and respond to evolving situations is an important skill for our team that helps us maintain the highest level of care and support.

The position is 37 hours per week and will involve working Mondays to Fridays between 8.30 – 5pm Term Time Only (45 weeks per annum).

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If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work for Us

Hedley’s College encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within college and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

[TTO roles only] Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Child-and-vulnerable-adults-Protection-Policy-HC-and-HH-V7-final.pdf