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Company Name : West Nottinghamshire College Group
Location : Nottinghamshire
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Job Description : Vision Business Support Services is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College.

Learning Support Assistant: Dyslexia (25 hours per week, term time only; 37.6 weeks per

academic year)

Additional Learning Support

Ref: VBSS21.104a

1. The Appointment

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 embed the college’s values; Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, High

Expectations and Responsibility.

Previous applicants need not apply.

2. The Post

2.1 Main Duties and Responsibilities

a) Contribute to the planning and supporting of Individual Learning Plans and target setting with
learners, which identify literacy targets, study skills and individual strategies for learning.

b) To provide in class dyslexia support on a 1:1 or small group basis, under the direction of the subject

tutor and the dyslexia co-ordinator.

c) To support the use of specific dyslexia resources to promote learner access to the course
curriculum e.g. software.

d) To facilitate practice in the use of special examination arrangements e.g. reader, scribe.

e) To monitor and record individual progress and evaluate support provision.

f) To contribute to the continuous development of the Dyslexia Team.

g) To contribute to and maintain all documentation associated with tracking and funding of Dyslexia
support.

h) To keep up-to-date with ALS initiatives and developments in the area of dyslexia, literacy and

numeracy.

i) To implement quality procedures contributing to thorough, evaluative support reviews which feed
into curriculum reviews the self-assessment process.

j) To contribute to the accurate collection of data around Additional Learning Support.

k) To develop best practice in learning support and assessment, ensuring standardisation and

continuity.

l) To be learner centred, enthusiastic and committed to working flexibly as part of the ALS Team.

2.2 Other Responsibilities

a) To uphold and promote all company policies and procedures, promoting those specifically
applicable to this area of work, including the Equality & Diversity policies and procedures and

attend training as requested.

b) To apply the college’s own safeguarding policy and practices and attend training as requested.

c) To keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of the job, with new legislation,
procedures and techniques and attend relevant mandatory training.

d) To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments at college, regional and

national level which are relevant to the post.

e) To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the college group and its

subsidiaries.

f) To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.

3. Skills, Qualities & Knowledge
Qualifications:
Dyslexia training – Level 2

English to at least level 2
Maths to at least level 2
IT qualifications/experience
Experience
Recent and evidenced experience of supporting learners

with Dyslexia
Experience of working within an educational setting
Skills /Knowledge
Demonstrate suitability to work with children and

vulnerable adults including knowledge/understanding of

safeguarding
Good knowledge of Dyslexia and its characteristics/literacy

difficulties

Ability to work with learners at all levels
Good organisation and time management skills
Qualities/Approach linked to college values
Patient and understanding
Ability to focus learner activity
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability

to build positive relationships
Ability to act as an advocate for learners
Professional manner to both learners and staff at all times
Willing to undertake training as required

4. Position within the College

The Post holder will be part of the Additional Learning support Team and report to the Dyslexia Co-
ordinator.

5. Terms & Conditions

a) The post is offered on a Vision Business Support Services, term time only contract and is subject to
those terms and conditions.

b) The salary will be based on a full time equivalent of £17,900 per annum (pro rata for part time and
term time hours).

c) You will be required to work 25 hours per week on a flexible basis during term time.

d) The Company operates a Scottish Widows Group Personal Pension Plan.

e) The post holder may be located at any West Nottinghamshire College Site and may be expected to
travel as required. You will however be given reasonable notice of any change in your principal

place of work and be fully consulted.
6. The Application

Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to complete an

online application form by 5pm on Sunday 13th March 2022.

www.wnc.ac.uk/vacancies

THE COLLEGE GROUP PROMOTES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL

SECTORS OF SOCIETY.

The college group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

and expects all staff to share this commitment. Posts are all subject to DBS check. The successful

candidate will be required to pay for the DBS check themselves, the cost will automatically be deducted

from their first salary payment. This is currently £46.50.

It is an offence for anyone who is barred from working with children and or vulnerable adults to apply for

this position.

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