Learning Support Assistant
Location: Middlesbrough
Type: Full Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)
Salary: Up to £20,628
The Learning Support Assistant will report directly to a SEN Team Leader to deliver high-quality learning support, ensuring all aspects of the students’ support requirements are met during their time in education. Your role will involve assisting in classroom activities, supporting individual learning plans, and fostering an inclusive environment for students with diverse needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting learners with disabilities or additional needs, excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for education.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality learning support to ensure all aspects of the students’ requirements for support are met.
* Demonstrate high levels of ambition for students within target setting and everyday practice.
* 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 orgnaisation or outside bodies.
* To support with the behaviour management of an individual or groups of students if required
* To support with the facilitation of learning for small groups or full groups for short periods of time.
* 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.
* 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.
* Where required, assist learners with toileting and personal care including using the hoist and other assistive technology where required.
* Provide assistance on 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.
* 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 companies Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* An appropriate Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in supporting students with learning difficulties/care, or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed timescale. - desirable
* Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
* A vocational qualification at Level 2 – desirable.
* A Safe Lifting & Handling qualification – desirable.
* A First Aid qualification – desirable
Experience
* Knowledge or experience of working with students who have learning difficulties and disabilities.
* Vocational experience in a relevant subject area – desirable.
Knowledge and skills
* Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
* Understanding of risk assessment processes.
* Flexibility to work across a range of special educational needs courses and/or various vocational settings.
* Dedication to continued personal and professional development.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group for more information.
Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process