Learning Support Assistant - Retail
- Employer
- Derwen College
- Location
- Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire
- Salary
- £15,990 per annum
- Closing date
- 5 Nov 2018
Job Details
Learning Support Assistant (Retail) based in Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire offering a salary of £15,990 per annum.
Derwen College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Retail team. You will be supporting the planning and delivery of relevant and challenging vocational/subject specific sessions and embedded functional skills for students and clients including supporting work experience.
We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.
The role of Learning Support Assistant:
- Supporting the delivery of vocational / subject specific curriculum including embedded functional skills
- Supporting the students use of multimedia technology as a marketing/print tool
- Supporting the delivery of accreditation where appropriate
- Facilitating work experience sessions
- Contribution to the provision and promotion of relevant IAG for student/client groups
- Supporting the baseline and ongoing assessment of students and trainees
- Support the production of organisational marketing materials and stock
- Contribution to administration work e.g. assessment reports, learning plans, progress reporting
- Development / use of appropriate and stimulating teaching resources including ICT
- Contribution to quality assurance of all aspects of the curriculum area including involvement in Self -Assessment, Quality Improvement and compliance audits
- Contribution to curriculum / commercial development to ensure that curriculum area strands remain relevant and challenging including fostering effective partnerships e.g. Industry Champion / Competition activity
The ideal Learning Support Assistant:
- LSA qualification / Specialist Qualification in retail or printing
- Relevant Industry Sector / commercial knowledge and experience
- Good technical ability when using multimedia technology
- Be creative and able to layout, manipulate and adapt simple design work
- A basic knowledge of illustrator or a simple design programme would be an advantage
- Proven success of working within a similar role
- Knowledge of Ofsted framework / external quality standards
- Knowledge of Accreditation and RARPA
- Outstanding communication skills with individuals/staff at all levels
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
- Highly motivated individual
- Competent in MS Office
We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting. We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities (including a Gym and Swimming Pool) at our main site, final salary pension scheme, enhanced family-friendly policies, generous annual leave, staff discounts and extensive continual professional development opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Company
Derwen College aims to transform lives through education and empowering young people with SEND and to have a world without barriers. We are an Ofsted Outstanding College, and all our staff are highly trained and committed to making sure our students achieve their full potential.
There are a wide range of career opportunities across the College including but not limited to hospitality, catering, estates, retail, care, therapies and administration. We also offer volunteering opportunities.
All staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for each position. We ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently in line with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.
We have a wide range of staff benefits including a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting alongside main-site shopping and leisure facilities, flexible working arrangements, enhanced family friendly benefits, generous annual leave entitlement and continual professional development.
Derwen College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, which includes completing a DBS check and references prior to starting with us.
If you want to join our team, our current vacancies are listed below.
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