Learning Support Assistant; Adult & Cognassist Facilitator

Overview

Role: Learning Support Assistant (Adult) & Cognassist Facilitator
Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Sponsorship is not available and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role: We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant (Adult) and Cognassist Facilitator to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Learning Support Assistant and Cognassist Facilitator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Cognassist Delivery & Facilitation - Lead adult learner cohorts through the Cognassist assessment, deliver presentations on its purpose and use, and ensure completion at the start of the learner journey.
• Learner Support & Case Management - Manage a caseload of around 300 learners, providing monthly one-to-one support meetings for those with matched Cognassist profiles and recording outcomes on the platform.
• Collaboration & Progress Monitoring - Work closely with curriculum teams to drive learner engagement, contribute to review and evaluation meetings, and maintain accurate Cognassist records, notes and progress reports.
• Student Engagement & Wider Participation - Support College functions such as inductions and open days, encouraging adult learners to use Cognassist strategies to aid progress and achievement.
• Compliance, Safeguarding & College Responsibilities - Uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety standards, participate in cross-campus activities, invigilation, and training, and undertake additional duties as required.

• Qualifications & Core Requirements - Level 2 Learner Support Certificate (or willingness to achieve), plus Level 2 Maths and English, with strong ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience Supporting Learners - Experience working with individuals in educational settings, including adult learners and those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Learner Experience & Professionalism - Consistently supports a high-quality, welcoming and inclusive learning environment, demonstrating strong performance, accurate record-keeping and effective communication across all formats.
• Teamwork, Initiative & Adaptability - Able to work independently and collaboratively, valuing colleagues' expertise, maintaining professionalism and representing the College positively within the community.
• Safeguarding, Boundaries & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding responsibilities, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, working flexibly across all Tresham sites with a positive and adaptable attitude.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education…