Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Confetti College is a forward-thinking centre of learning. Recognised for the high standards of our teaching, as well as our enviable industry connections, we provide a vibrant and professional learning environment for over 2000  students studying for careers in the creative industries. Confetti College, which is part of Nottingham Trent University increasing the opportunities for growth and success over the coming years.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work within a non-teaching capacity to support learners who have learning difficulties and or disabilities.

Whether you might be an aspiring teacher, psychology graduate, looking to develop further into the educational or care industry, or simply wanting a job where the main focus is helping other people, if you are creative and enjoy using technology as an aid for your work, you will enjoy working with Confetti.

You Will

• Support tutors to personalise the preparation of learning/teaching resources, setting up specialist equipment
• Support learners’ development of literacy and / or numeracy skills
• Maintain full, accurate and up to date records
• Engage with performance review and appraisal process
• Undertake any other duties as deemed necessary to fulfil the post
• Have GCSE Maths and English
• Have a passion and interest for working with SEN learners
• Have to be able to satisfy an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the company)

We Will

• Offer an attractive work-life balance with a term-time only role (41 weeks)
• Provide guaranteed monthly payments under a pay calculation scheme
• Provide travel discounts including East Midlands Railway, Trent Barton, NCT and NET
• Give you access to our Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Enrol you into a contributory pension scheme after 3 month’s service
• Provide a discounted gym membership

Please note this role is term-time only (41 weeks)

We have full and part-time positions available, please state on your application form if you would like full or part-time hours.  

Confetti is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications and therefore recommend applying as soon as possible.