About the Role
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.
* Assist with emergency evacuation procedures and ensure student safety during emergencies.
* 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
* 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.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life-changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
£23,150 per annum
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