Overview
Ready to provide student support at Springfield, Supportive Learning and Foundation into Vocation? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for Student Support Assistants to provide academic and holistic support to young adults (aged 16-24), all of whom have disabilities, learning difficulties and complex support requirements. The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands College has a proud heritage of providing responsive, transformational education. We opened our doors to men and women in 1921. We have provided our students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their individual ambitions and make a valuable contribution to their communities. The College is developing in a transformational way, and we are seeking a number of Student Support Assistants to play a vital role in our Journey. We are looking for passionate Student Support Assistants to join our team and play a crucial role in providing academic and holistic support to young adults making education inclusive to all.
In this position, you will present concepts and information clearly, and appropriately, to meet the needs of individual students’ ability to work effectively, ensure that students are actively working towards SMART targets derived from outcomes stated on their EHCP and support students with complex behaviours in working towards reducing occurrence of these behaviours and developing an ability to “self-regulate” their own emotional state. You will also be responsible in supporting students in developing independent living skills in the community whilst demonstrating an understanding of their specific needs, considering them as a unique individual at all times.
Responsibilities
Academic Classroom based responsibilities
* To ensure that students are actively working towards SMART targets, derived from outcomes stated on their EHCP, working with the session tutor to ensure that these targets are relevant and meaningful to the individual.
* To work with the tutor to ensure that notes and observation comments relating to individual students are correctly stored on college monitoring software.
* To contribute to the EHCP review process, providing evidence of progress towards targets and outcomes.
* To work with the session tutors to devise new targets as required.
* To work with the personal tutor to ensure that student risk assessments are current, reflecting the current presentation of the young person, and to ensure that guidance/direction on these risk assessments are followed at all times.
* To lead activities on an informal basis in the event that the session tutor is called away temporarily.
* To support students with speech and language difficulties with their daily communication needs, working in conjunction with the speech and language therapy team.
* To develop an effective working relationship with the students, demonstrating an understanding of their specific needs, considering them as a unique individual at all times.
* To work effectively with your Student Support Assistant colleagues, ensuring that approaches used are consistent throughout the day.
* To support the tutors with the preparation, upkeep and organisation of resources.
* To communicate on a daily basis with the class tutor(s) to ensure that concepts and information are presented clearly, and that any student related issues are identified.
* To support students with complex behaviours in self-managing their own behaviour whilst in class.
* To work with the tutors to assess potential Oaklands College students within our classes, and to contribute towards these assessment reports and funding applications.
* Assist students in all classroom based activities e.g. worksheets, cookery sessions, art sessions, numeracy and literacy, music activities.
* Assist students working on practical tasks.
Holistic “out of class” responsibilities
* To work under the supervision and direction of the nursing team in order to administer medication and support a named individual in managing their own medical needs (if applicable).
* To support the class tutor in ensuring that students with mobility difficulties are supported effectively when moving around the site or when off-campus. This may include pushing wheelchairs for non-ambulant students.
* To demonstrate an effective working knowledge of, and to follow, the safeguarding policy at all times: ensuring vigilance throughout the working day, and passing on any concerns to the relevant person in a timely manner.
* To support students in developing independent living skills in the community (such as road safety skills, functional use of money, safe use of community facilities).
* To support students with their personal care needs; this can range from full changing/hoisting for wheelchair users, through to prompting students to wash their hands, depending on the needs of the individual.
* To support the delivery of therapeutic programmes; physio, daily exercise routines (if required by the individual concerned).
* To undertake specialist medical training if required, depending on the needs of the cohort.
* To liaise with parents and carers in person, on the telephone, or via a home to college diary, ensuring any relevant information is passed on to your colleagues.
* To represent the college in a professional manner when supporting students in the wider community.
* To support students with complex behaviours in working towards reducing occurrence of these behaviours and developing an ability to “self-regulate” their own emotional state.
* To demonstrate compassion and empathy at all times if students come to you with a concern, and to seek advice from your colleagues if you are unsure how to resolve a situation.
* To attend class and team meetings on a weekly basis.
* To attend and complete any training offered to you as part of your role - SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-based).
Education, Health and Care Plan
Your Future Starts at Oaklands: At Oaklands College, we value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. When you join us, you become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team that supports innovation, creativity, and learner-centred teaching. Here’s what you can look forward to:
* Term Time Only position (3 - 5 days from 9:00am - 3:30pm on Mondays to Fridays, except Wednesdays which ends at 4:15pm).
* Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions.
* Access to Adult Community Learning courses.
* Free onsite permit parking.
* Access to onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme.
* Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme.
* Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters.
* Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements.
* As a list of general duties, the above is not exhaustive. The work of the College is expected to develop, and the holder of the post will be required to work flexibly with colleagues to facilitate this development.
Other information
* Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.
* We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest.
* Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives. Want to know more about Oaklands College? Click here
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