Learning Support Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £22,078 to £23,676 per annum
Hours: Variety of hours available up to full time (37 hours) Term time - 38 weeks per year
Pension: Teesside Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Job Purpose: The Learning Support Assistant will report directly to a SEN Team Leader to provide high quality learning support, ensuring all aspects of the students' requirements for support are met whilst they are in college.
In joining the ALS team at the College, you will play a vital role in the recently Ofsted inspected Outstanding High Needs provision. Staff joining the department will become part of an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive team with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and passions; all of which are aligned to supporting students to achieve their very best.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high quality learning support to ensure all aspects of the students' requirements for support are met whilst they are in college.
- Demonstrate high levels of ambition for students within target setting and everyday practice.
- Work effectively with teaching staff, cross college colleagues and outside agencies to ensure provision is of the highest standard and that practices implemented are in line with college policies and procedures.
- Assist curriculum staff in ensuring all department's learning environments are conducive to learning and inviting to students.
- Assist students to develop independent learning and study skills, including managing their behaviour, time and work.
- Assist students in the use of educational aids and personal equipment provided by the college or outside bodies.
- To support with the facilitation of learning for small groups or full groups for short periods of time.
- To support with the behaviour management of an individual or groups of students if required.
- Liaise with teaching staff, other educational organisations and cross college colleagues to contribute to a successful transition, initial target setting and specific strategies for individual learners.
- Assist the student with note taking, reading, writing and acting as a prompt where required.
- Provide support in entry level up to level 3 examinations where necessary.
- Where required, providing physical support for learners with mobility difficulties.
- Escorting students to meet their transport arrangements, between their classes and their arrival/departure point if needed.
- Assist in the social integration of students including at break and lunch.
- Where required, assist learners with toileting and personal care including using the hoist and other assistive technology where required.
- Provide assistance on College taster days, trips and contributing to sustainable, possibly long-term work experience where appropriate.
- Assist with monitoring student attendance, achievement and progress and keep up to date records to contribute towards Promonitor and student reports.
- Contribute to continual quality improvement through effective communication within departments, sharing of good practice and professional updating.
- Attend team meetings and multi-agency meetings when required.
- Carry out administration tasks within the Progression Studies department to support teaching and management staff. Including but not limited to:
- Assisting with the creation of resources
- Typing up letters or emails and distributing to parents, carers, students and potential students.
- Photocopying and scanning
- Filing information regarding students and potential students
- Making telephone calls and taking messages from calls for others
- Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices. The post holder is expected to comply with and promote the College's Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities
- Carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience.
- The College may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time in order to respond to the changing requirements of the College.
- Demonstrate a flexibility to work across a range of special educational needs courses and /or a variety of academic and vocational settings including the following: English and Maths, Construction, Business and Education ,Engineering & Computing, Service Industries & Retail Skills, Health and Care, A Levels, Sport, Travel & Public Services, Visual & Performing Arts.
Requirements
- An appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale.
- Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 - desirable.
- Safe Lifting & Handling qualification - desirable.
- First Aid Qualification - desirable.
- Knowledge of/experience in working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Vocational experience in relevant subject area - desirable.
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Knowledge of the process of assessment of risk
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexibility to work across a range of special educational needs courses and /or a variety of Vocational settings.
- Flexibility to work over a five day week as and when required
- To have a commitment to excellence
- To have a commitment to continued personal development
- To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults within the College
For more information please contact Travis Townsend at Imperial Recruitment Group.