Who are we?
This is
an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004.
Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support
young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is
an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an
organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and encompasses these
values in all its services and operations. Most of all, we believe in working
together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to
grow, to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain
a positive outcome.
TCHC
is a disability confident, committed employer.
Who are we
looking for?
TCHC is
looking for an inspiring individual with a real passion for supporting young
people in education.
Can you
engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have learning
differences?
Do you
feel that young people deserve an opportunity to develop their skills and abilities
and have the best chance to succeed?
Are you
enthusiastic, determined, and resilient, and do you have effective
communication skills?
Can you
solve problems by thinking of solutions?
Are you someone
who can work in different settings to support learners, both practical and classroom-based?
Job Title
Learning Support Assistant
Location:
Ipswich
Contract:
Fixed
Term Time Contract 2026-2027
Working
Hours:
8.30
am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive of a daily unpaid lunch break.
37.5 hours per week (TERM TIME only)
Reports
to:
Centre Manager
Salary:
£21,923.08
per annum (full-time equivalent £25,000)
What are we
looking for?
TCHC is
looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will be creative and engaging to
ensure individual learners achieve their qualifications and develop their
skills while learning. Working with individuals who may present challenges,
your support will be patient while demonstrating empathy by engaging with individual
learners to enable progress towards their aspirations in all subjects.
Qualifications & Experience
·Qualifications & Education – Holds or is willing to work towards a
Level 2 Learner Support Certificate, with Level 2 qualifications in Maths and
English.
·Experience & Knowledge – Experienced in supporting individuals in
educational settings, particularly 16 -19 aged learners and those with learning
difficulties and/or disabilities, with a good understanding of inclusive
learning.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Implement a range of highly effective
strategies to support the diverse additional learning needs within the centre,
whilst promoting independence, and tailor these for each individual in line
with their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), support plan, initial
assessment and individual targets
·Assist
teaching staff in delivering outstanding teaching and learning, to ensure
learners achieve their planned outcomes and reach their potential
·Interpret
instructions effectively to support learners in following these and assist with
communication challenges, to ensure equal access for all
·Maintain
accurate, timely departmental records and contribute to the setting and
monitoring of individual targets, including the review of EHCP outcomes as part
of the annual review process
·Provide
support with study skills, pastoral needs and community access 1:1 or in small
groups to ensure learners successfully navigate any challenges and progress to
their aspirational destination
·Support learners
in engaging with work experience opportunities
·Adhere
to confidentiality guidelines and college policies for SEND, health and safety,
equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding
·Contribute
to the work of the centre team, attend curriculum events and centre meetings
·Access
training and professional development activities to ensure continually
remaining up to date and gaining new skills and knowledge, including SEND-specific
options
Note: These responsibilities
serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially
be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job
requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.
Furthermore, given the
dynamic nature of our operational environment, it is crucial for individuals in
these roles to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different
work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to
periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.
Confidentiality
The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the
confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other
stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential
information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of
their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently
always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal
Opportunities
TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and
preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to
Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent
Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In
pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust
safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding
among our team members and volunteers.
Commitment to
Safeguarding
TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are
expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the
safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.
We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on
all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe
in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is
conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.
This post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974
(Exceptions Order 1975, amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for
certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’,
so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed,
employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides
information about which convictions must be declared during job applications
and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be
found in the DBS filtering guide.
Please see our Recruitment with Safer
Recruitment Policy for further information, or get in touch on 01923 698477 or hr@tchc.net
Pre-employment checks
The
company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in
accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any
pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the
applicant as part of the recruitment process.
Please
note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised
right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service
provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for
this role.
Rewards for your
hard work
For us here at TCHC, reward means far more than just
pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:
- The full-time equivalent
annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK public
holidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete year
of service, effective from the commencement of the next holiday year, up
to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service, giving a
maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro rata
for part-time hours.
- ·We
operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period, in which you will receive an
additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1
year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.
- When your birthday falls on a
working day, you will receive the day off at full pay.
- Sickness pay allowance after
the probationary period.
- Pension scheme after 3 months
you have been employed with us
- Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paid
by the company after the probationary period.
- Employee Assistance Programme
to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year for
immediate family (eligibility applies)
- Discounted membership for
BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
- Long Service club loyalty
gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
- Quarterly and annual awards
- Company tools and equipment
for the performance of your duties
- Reimbursement of travel to
other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to the
usual workplace)
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the
application form online at: https://www.tchc.net/vacancies/apply-now
