WE ARE OUTSTANDING, YOU CAN BE TOO.

Are you passionate about facilitating a range of learning activities and working with a diverse group of learners? Do you enjoy supporting learners to develop their knowledge and skills and to reach their full potential?
We are seeking multiple Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our Education team here at Portland Charity. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals who can contribute positively within our thriving team at our Forest Road West Campus in Nottingham.
Working as a Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Positive Behaviour Support), you will have a direct impact on the learner experience, and you will collaborate effectively with delivery staff to advance the learner through their curriculum framework.
The successful candidate will be passionate about working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and will have strong communication skills. Experience in working with individuals with behaviour support needs would be desirable.
This role involves regulated activity therefore we will be required to carry out an enhanced with child and adult barred lists DBS check.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

You will hold NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) level 2 or equivalent, or willing to work towards within an agreed timescale.
You should hold a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills and ICT Skills qualification or be willing to work towards this in an agreed timescale.

IT IS AN OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD AND OR ADULT BARRED LIST. THIS ROLE INVOLVES/DOES NOT INVOLVE REGULATED ACTIVITY.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Where applicable, you will need to provide evidence of your care qualifications and/or be willing to complete the Care Certificate within a three month period.

PLEASE NOTE – WE NEED YOU TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM TO FULFIL OUR SAFER RECRUITMENT RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT YOU CAN SUBMIT A CV, AND WE WILL CONSIDER IT ALONGSIDE YOUR APPLICATION FORM.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.
Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.43 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Work Location: In perso