Description
We are looking for a Senior Learning Support Assistant to manage a designated group of Learning Support Assistants to support the Learning Support Coordinators in planning and timetabling class and one to one support for students with additional needs. You will work cohesively with other support partners to ensure EHCP and support arrangements are met.
The successful candidate will be working effectively and confidently one-to-one or with small groups of young people to promote their social development through activities, clubs and events in social areas, promoting opportunities for social interaction and the development of good communication and encouraging participation in small group activities. To provide in class support to learners as required.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Support the Learning Support Coordinators to lead a group of LSAs to provide support for students within a named department, undertaking the planning of timetabling to ensure effective deployment of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in line with current resource levels, prioritising needs, providing induction support for new LSAs and complete both drop-in observations for LSAs within the curriculum areas and probation reviews and staff appraisals. Planning appropriate CPD for LSAs as required.
2. Under the supervision of Learning Support Coordinators, lead your team of LSAs to meet individual students to identify support requirements and produce appropriate support plans, reviewing student support 3 times a year and update plans to promote independent working, monitor a caseload of students to ensure appropriate support is in place including Exam Access Arrangements.
3. Ensure that LSAs are recording progress against EHCP outcomes/targets for the learners they are supporting. Carry out regular sample audits of the information recorded in conjunction with the wider ALS team.
4. Support students identified with Learning difficulties or disabilities in small groups, 1:1 or in the classroom, setting SMART targets, monitoring and reviewing student progress and destinations, liaising with relevant staff regarding any changes in support. This will include the preparation of appropriate resources to aid teaching of students with disabilities/difficulties/Literacy/Numeracy/Language. This will include providing support for students with SEND needs across the College as required.
5. Support the collation of information and attend EHCP Annual Reviews, working with the Transition Officer and SEN Practitioner to identify, implement and monitor transition arrangements.
6. Liaise with ALS Learning Support Coordinators, Learning Mentors, Study Programme Coordinators, Heads of Departments and Personal Progression Tutors regarding planning of support, ensuring schemes of work and lesson planning is available to implement effective support.
7. Complete day-to-day administration to meet department needs and attend staff development activities, department and Learning Support meetings and Focus days as required, in order to maintain and develop the skills required to support students.
8. Prepare resources to aid teaching of students with disabilities/difficulties, ensuring the maintenance of the required physical resources, equipment and facilities to assist students.
All staff are required to:
* Complete mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the number of hours set for their Department.
* Travel between sites as and when required in accordance with their job role.
* Evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the service.
* Comply with and understand all aspects of legislation and College policies and processes relating to safeguarding, including promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
* Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in Health & Safety at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
* Comply with, understand and promote statutory and college best practice in respect of GDPR at a level relevant to the role and responsibilities held by the post holder.
* During the course of your duties, you may acquire or have access to confidential information which should not be disclosed to any other person unless in pursuit of your duties in compliance with GDPR or with the specific permission given on behalf of the College.
* Actively take responsibility for their personal learning and development (informal and formal) reviewing and reflecting on their performance within their current role.
* Promote, adhere to, understand and put into practice all college policies and procedures.
* Positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the MidKent College Equal Opportunities Policy.
* Attend and complete all mandatory training sessions or on-line computer based training packages as required by the college.
* Undertake any other duties consistent with the key responsibilities and/or duties of this role as directed by your manager.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing:
Access to a Workplace Health Coach, Benenden Health & Health Assured services, Support for Eye Checks & Glasses, Health Checks, Menopause Mentors & Counselling Services, Mental Health First Aid & Musculoskeletal Advice, Stop Smoking Support & Help for Alcohol or Substance Use, “Get Moving” Physical Activity Programs & Healthy Living Support.
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible Working Options to suit your needs, Generous Annual Leave, Up to 5 Volunteering Days per year, Wellbeing, Community, and Focus Days, Free Parking on all Sites.
Career Development:
Learning & Development Opportunities, Internal Development Schemes & Aspiring Managers Programme, Pay Progression & Honoraria Payments.
Recognition & Rewards:
One You Rewards & Recognition Schemes, Campus Resources & Support, You at Work, Long Service Awards & Retirement Bonus, Teachers Pension / Local Government Pension Plans.
About MidKent College
A GOOD local College for Maidstone and Medway
Every year over 6000 students from Medway, Maidstone and beyond choose MidKent College to continue their studies and prepare for their future career.
Our sparkling campuses in Maidstone and Medway boast some of the best vocational training facilities in the country as well as staff and student social zones and more. Our University Centre Maidstone campus provides a valuable higher education and professional training centre for Maidstone, including South East Institute of Technology and the College's Home Energy Centre. Additionally, in September 2024 we proudly opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham's Historic Dockyard.
All of our campuses benefit from ongoing investment programmes so that we can provide fantastic learning environments for our students.
For over 100 years we've been providing high-quality technical training and apprenticeships in a range of subject areas.
In November 2018 Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at this link.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
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