Learning Support Assistant (Part-Time, Reduced Year)
About the Role
This is a part-time, reduced year role: 22.2 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
Are you a person who can inspire, motivate, and engage students in Health Science and Social Care? Do you have the passion to support learners with a range of needs, helping them to achieve their potential? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team. As a learning support assistant in our Health Science and Social Care Department, you will play a vital role in providing essential support to students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
What You Will Do
* Support students with identified high needs, including those with SEND in the classroom to succeed academically and personally.
* Provide regular feedback, and written support plans for curriculum teachers, assessors, and the SEND team to track student progress.
* Provide in-class and out-of-class support for students with high needs.
* Work closely with the SEND team to monitor progress on Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP) and provide feedback on strategies used.
* Attend annual reviews and student meetings to update on student progress and behaviours.
* Support students in developing independent travel skills and help with transport arrangements if needed.
* Accompany small groups of students on local learning excursions.
* Assist with personal care and medical requirements for students who are less mobile, including those using wheelchairs (training provided).
About You
* Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment.
* L2 Support Practitioners Qualification or willing to work towards.
* Experience of working in a team in an educational setting.
* Computer literate and able to use a range of online learning packages such as Google Classroom.
* Understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act is essential.
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
* Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
* Excellent Pension schemes
o Teachers' Pension Scheme
o Local Government Pension Scheme
* Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
* Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
* Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements.
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