* BSL Learning Support Assistant
* Full-time (Mon - Fri)
* Specialist College
* Westminster/Angel/Holloway
* ASAP
A sixth-form college in Kings Cross with a large provision for students with MLD, SLD, Autism and behavioural needs is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their team to support a student on a 1 to 1 basis.
The Role
In this role, you will support 11 - 18 year old pupils who have a range of hearing needs across the college. The college is ideally looking for a Learning Support Assistant who holds a BSL qualification (level 3 desirable) and knowledge of Makaton, as you will be required to translate spoken language into BSL competently within a classroom.
You will be required every day (Mon - Fri). Hours are 9am to 4pm.
The Centre
This specialist centre is based in Camden and is part of a larger post-16 London college. The centre currently provides education and care support to around 50 young people aged 16 to 25 with profound and multiple or severe learning difficulties, complex autism, and/or physical difficulties. There is a dedicated and experienced management and staff team in place at the centre, and they have excellent training and development programmes. The centre operates during term-time only and is easily accessible via public transport.
The Centre is open to applications from both experienced learning support assistants/support workers and those with a positive and caring attitude looking to pursue a career supporting young people in Special Educational Needs.
To apply you must have:
* BSL / Makaton experience (BSL Level 3 is desirable)
* Strong English skills, with the ability to adapt spoken and written English to make materials accessible for Deaf students.
If this position is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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