Job Purpose
• Supporting class Tutor and Co Tutor with the preparation of resources to meet the personalised learning intentions of allocated students.
• Providing 1:1 support under the supervision of the class Tutor for the delivery of skills-based learning.
• To use a range of communication strategies including Makaton to support communication with students with a range of complex needs.
• To work with the Curriculum and Pastoral Leads to support the social and emotional needs of young people.
Key Responsibilities
• To enable students to learn by; understanding their learning goals and targets; enable them to practice and learn new skills and challenge them to be as independent as possible
• To be involved in the provision of all aspects of support necessary that will ensure the students wellbeing and ability to function and engage in learning.
• To provide the highest standards of holistic care and attention for the students by understanding the guidelines and advice provided by the multidisciplinary team and the individuals own preferences and wishes.
• To assist in the provision of a safe and stimulating environment and activities for students which will challenge and enable them to learn and practice their skills.
• To understand and fully implement Shaftesbury Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• To take an active role in enabling students to learn against their targets through all aspects of College life and to record their achievements using EFL software.
• To assist in maintaining accurate records both written and electronic in accordance with registration and legal requirements, these will need to be timely, informed and legible.
• To actively support a total, functional communication approach, using alternative communication systems such as Makaton, Object cues/reference and programmes or devices such as single switches, VOCA's or Communicate in Print
• To participate fully in the College's quality assurance processes and procedures by reflecting on your own practice, the class team(s), the college as a whole.
• To participate in and take full advantage of the staff training programmes, including mandatory training, staff meetings, supervision and annual performance reviews.
• To perform such additional activities commensurate with the post of Learning/Enabling Support Worker as may be requested by a Senior Manager.
• To be responsible for and able to evidence own personal development by undertaking relevant training, attending meetings, conferences and events ensuring that you are updated in all matters relevant to the role within your Personal Development Plan agreed with your line manager.