Learning Support Assistant: Dyslexia – Fixed Term until June 2027
West Nottinghamshire College, West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Student support, learning and progress
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Functional skills
Working pattern
- Full time: Fixed Term until June 2027 (36hrs, term time only; 37.6 weeks per academic year, fixed term).
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until June 2027
Full time equivalent salary
- b) The salary will be based on a full time equivalent of band 3b, £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part time and term time hours). The pro- rata salary for 36 hours, will be £20,692 per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dyslexia training level 2 - Desirable
English to at least level 2 - Essential
Maths to at least level 2 - Essential
IT qualifications/experience - Essential
Recent and evidenced experience of supporting learners with Dyslexia
Experience of working within an educational setting
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
Experience of completing documentation to a high standard
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 always
Willing to undertake training as required
What the college offers its staff
The Post holder will be part of the Inclusion Services Team and report to the Dyslexia SEND Manager.
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 band 3b, £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part time and term time hours). The pro- rata salary for 36 hours, will be £20,692 per annum.
c) You will be required to work 36 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.
Further information about the job
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 SEND Manager, delivering a tailored support package to identified learners.
This post presents a genuine opportunity in 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 and Dyscalculia. 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 Dyslexia is preferred.
The role will require you to embed the college’s values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.
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 small group basis, under the direction of the subject tutor and the Dyslexia SEND Manager.
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 inclusion initiatives and developments within 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 Inclusion 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About West Nottinghamshire College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kellymarie.smith@wnc.ac.uk
This is a great opportunity for dynamic, professional individuals qualified in English to join a forward-thinking college to develop and teach GCSE and/or Functional Skills to groups of learners from cross college.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team to support learners gain their essential English skills through their programmes of study.
You will need to possess a teaching qualification and have a good knowledge of and professional experience within teaching. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills showing a flexible and professional attitude.
It is essential that you have the ability to build positive relationships, displaying excellent communication, organisational skills and administrative skills demonstrating a flexible and professional attitude. You will be a highly self-motivated, energetic and driven individual, encompassing a strong sense of autonomy. You will possess excellent presentation and communication skills and be able to demonstrate achievement of targets.
The role will require you to embed the college’s values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.
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