Academic Support Assistant
* Hourly Rate: £13-£15
* Location: Dorset
* Job Type: Temporary
We are seeking a dedicated Academic Support Assistant to join our team, ensuring that students with additional needs receive a positive and supported learning experience. This role is crucial in enabling students with additional needs to successfully complete their programme of study by providing support individually or in small groups in conjunction with teaching staff.
Day-to-day of the role:
1. Work under the direction of teaching staff (class tutors and specialist practitioners) to provide high-quality specialist support, including areas such as English and maths, support for learners with Autism, and/or support for learners with specific learning disabilities.
2. Encourage and support students to develop their skills in working independently.
3. Provide necessary support during teaching sessions, including helping students to interpret notes, checking understanding of vocabulary, and recapping learning.
4. Offer tailored support outside of the classroom as required; this may include support sessions in the Study Centre.
5. Develop strategies to support student organisational skills, such as prioritising tasks to meet assignment deadlines.
6. Work flexibly in supporting and preparing students for exams of all types; act as a reader, scribe, or invigilator...