Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Assistant to join our highly successful Additional Learning Support team at our campus across Luton and Hemel Hempstead.
This is a full-time position where you will be required to support learners to access their education. Ideally you will be educated to at least Level 3 and have already worked with 16- to 19-year-olds and/or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
Your focus will be supporting learners in the classroom and assisting teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of learners. You may also spend some time supporting learners in out of class support sessions. Some knowledge of EHCP and the procedure associated with gathering information for annual review meetings is desirable. An understanding of the specific educational needs of such students within an FE setting is desirable but a proven enthusiasm for this area of work essential for this exciting opportunity.
The Additional Learning Support team provides a range of support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties or disabilities to enable them to access the educational opportunities offered by the College.
You must be able to work well within a team and cross college colleagues and have the aptitude to work independently, when required. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of students. Keeping accurate records is essential. A pro-active and resourceful, learner-focused approach is required as you will be involved in creating individual support strategies plans, working collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Support learners in the classroom and assist teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of learners.
* Potentially support learners in out-of-class support sessions.
* Assist with gathering information for annual review meetings (EHCP) where applicable.
* Contribute to creating individual support strategies plans and work with curriculum-based colleagues.
Qualifications and Skills
* Educated to at least Level 3.
* Experience with 16- to 19-year-olds and/or adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
* Desirable knowledge of EHCP and annual review information gathering.
* Desirable understanding of the educational needs of such students within an FE setting.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a diverse range of students; strong record-keeping abilities.
* Pro-active, resourceful, learner-focused approach; able to work both in a team and independently.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
Benefits
* You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
* You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
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