Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

Learning Support Assistant (Ref. No. A1007)
Part-Time(14.5 hours per week)/Fixed-Term (Maternity Leave- 12 months)/Term-time/Aberdeen City Campus
Salary: £29,035.60 - £29,864.05 pro rata per annum
Actual Salary: £10,849.26 - £11,158.82 per annum

Join our Regional, friendly Student Support Team at North East Scotland College, where every day you will help students achieve their potential and develop independence.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and support staff to provide practical and in-class support, assist with reading and scribing during assessments, and help create an inclusive learning environment.

We are looking for a caring, motivated and empathetic individual with experience of supporting learners in a variety of settings. An SVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level 5) qualification is required.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be 07/11/2025.

 

Interested? Want to know more?

For more information on this vacancy please visit our My Job Scotland website page on www.myjobscotland.gov.uk or email jobs@nescol.ac.uk.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Relevant SVQ Level II qualification or equivalent qualification SCQF Level 5 or higher*
2. Evidence of continuing professional development

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Experience of providing group and individual learning support.
3. Experience of working with students in a variety of settings
4. Experience of collating data/information handling and presenting information

SKILLS

1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated
2. Committed to people development
3. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
4. Ability to relate to people
5. Able to develop positive working relationships
6. Able to remain calm under pressure
7. Demonstrates an understanding of trauma-informed and compassionate approaches when supporting others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
3. Able to travel to other locations as required