Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Acorn Education and Care Full time

Full Job Description:

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing the things you love


Due to growth in service, Care First are recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to join the team and truly make a difference.

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£16,101.

80 per annum before overtime:
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Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm:


  • 27.

5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year:
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Permanent


As a Learning Support Assistant, you will Working for the Hub Manager and Deputy Hub Manager you will provide learning and development opportunities to young adults 16-25 and older adults 25+ who may have physical disabilities, personal care needs, profound and multiple learning Disabilities, autism and moderate learning disabilities.


As part of a team, you will assist in supporting learning through practical activities such as gardening, cookery, arts & crafts and community visits.

You will work as part of a growing team of Learner Support Assistants within an exciting expansion programme. As part of your role, you will be required to provide support with personal care needs e.g.

toileting support and may be required to escort students by taxi (this would be discussed further should an interview be given).

Can you help us make a positive difference in our client's lives as part of a team delivering practical and engaging learning opportunities?

The opportunity
Enjoy a rewarding career and make a real impact.

Join an amazing team making our services supportive, enriching places where vulnerable young adults and adults can achieve far more than they ever expected.


As a Learning Support Assistant you will connect directly with the brilliant adults we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education.

Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.

Who we are looking for


Experience working with complex needs is preferable, but if you are eager to help vulnerable young adults and adults to live happy, fulfilling lives, this is the role for you.

We will provide you with full training and development to succeed within your role.


You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need.

Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.


Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • Teaching Assistant Level 2 or
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to record information accurately
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy
  • Basic IT skills
  • Willingness to work towards further qualifications and training as required for the role

Desirable

  • Experience of work within an education/residential or day opportunities setting
  • Driving Licence

Why join us?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover


And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.


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