Learning support worker

Learning Support Assistant

START DATE: ASAP

JOB TITLE / ROLE: Learning Support Assistant

SECTOR: Education

LOCATION: Hackney

SALARY: £15-£17 per hour

PURPOSE OF JOB:
* To work as part of the Supported Learning Team to support and include
learners with learning difficulties, disabilities and other barriers to learning
within the curriculum.
* To support the quality of teaching and learning in the curriculum areas.
* To support progress and attainment of identified learners with additional
SEND/EHCPs to achieve success on their course of study.
* To promote the highest level of independence for each student, whilst
ensuring they are at all times in a safe and healthy environment.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In common with all other staff:
1.1 To support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
1.2 To implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work
actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected
characteristics; sex, race, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation, age,
pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil
partnership status.
1.3 To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate
in relevant internal and external activities.
1.4 To implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices.
1.5 To implement your health and safety responsibility in line with the College's
Health and Safety policy.
1.6 To contribute to the College's commitment to continuous improvement as
identified in the College's quality assurance systems.
1.7 To ensure that data is handled in line with the General Data Protection
Regulations. In common with all other staff:
2.1 To participate in College-wide projects and tasks.
2.2 To work in other support services areas to meet the specific needs of
workload peaks.
2.3 Such other duties of a similar nature commensurate with the grade as may
be required from time to time. This may/will require working in other
campuses of the College. Particular to the Post:
3.1 To adhere to relevant staff policies and the college's professional code of
conduct and to always perform your duties in a professional manner being
mindful of confidentiality as appropriate.
3.2 Work closely with teachers, to ensure that the support needs of learners are
met. Supporting learners in the classroom, workshop environments and one
to one. To undertake reading, scribing, IT support, personal care and the
preparation & adaption of learning materials as appropriate to individual
learner needs.
3.3 Escorting learners who are required to undertake college based tasks "off
site" so they may be supported in their activities to work towards
independence.
3.4 Assistance with transport duties if required for learners with transport needs.
3.5 Being flexible about supporting learners outside of timetabled hours when
required; such as invigilating exams, supervising breaks where there has
been challenging behaviour, going on trips with learners with potential
mobility issues.
3.6 Attending meetings with the Senior Support Workers, Senior Support for
Behaviour, Supported Learning SCM, Supported Learning Team and
Curriculum Teams to discuss monitoring of learners and to provide summary
reports for managers.
3.7 Liaise with the Senior Support Workers, SEND and Supported Learning SCMs
and the Senior Support for Behaviour regarding the learners you work with.
3.8 Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of learners
general and specific learning needs, ensuring support is given to them at the
appropriate level.
3.9 Promote and reinforce learners' self-esteem, appropriate learning behaviour
and levels of effort.
3.10 Participate in the interviewing, assessment and guidance process.
3.11 Assist in supporting learners with Exam Access Arrangements and
supervision of exams, tests and assessments as directed.
3.12 Support learners' work and behaviour to achieve their academic and social
support plan targets.
3.13 Assist in the general administration of the Supported Learning Department
by keeping up to date with recording sessions electronically and providing
reports as required.
3.14 Work with individuals or small groups of learners on agreed tasks including
specific English and Maths programmes.
3.15 Utilise an Emotional Literacy Support approach throughout practice, in one to
one and group support. Person Specification:
4.1 Good standard of education especially in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or
above) and IT.
4.2 Experienced and qualified in, or willing to obtain qualifications in learning
support and/or teaching literacy, numeracy or ESOL.
4.3 Experience and trained in, or willing to undertake training in personal care.
This may include providing some direct personal care, support and
assistance to the student in respect of toileting, eating, mobility and
dispensing medication.
4.4 Experience and trained in, or wiling to undertake training in First Aid.
4.5 Experience and trained in, or wiling to undertake training in Emotional
Literacy Support (ELS)
4.6 To have good knowledge and understanding of various in class support
strategies, and to then apply these in an in-class support setting.
4.7 Understand the challenges faced by students in an inner city college context.
4.8 Experience of guidance and support of a learner in a flexible and changing
learning environment.
4.9 Ability to monitor student performance, achievements and attendance and to
take appropriate action to improve and support achievement.
4.10 Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as a member of the Supported
Learning Team and other teams as appropriate.
4.11 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4.12 To work with the Senior Support Workers regarding updating support plans,
recording information, providing information for the annual reviews.
4.13 To liaise with the Senior Support Worker and Senior Support for Behaviour
regarding the needs of their learners.
4.14 Good organisational skills and an ability to use initiative in prioritising and
organising their work.
4.15 Knowledge of learner progression paths.
4.16 Ability to liaise effectively with others inside and outside of the college.
4.17 Commitment to on-going professional learning and development.
4.18 Awareness of Health & Safety procedures and willingness to undertake
training.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button. You can also contact Amie Day on 0207 419 8973

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