Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Southport, Sefton, United Kingdom Southport College Full time

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - 12 HOURS PER WEEK

(TERM TIME ONLY)



REF:
LSU010-584

The Appointment:


Learning Support Assistants are members of the Learning Support Team and work closely with curriculum teams to provide support for students with a wide range of support needs including support with English and Maths, learning difficulties, disabilities, behavioural/motivational support.


Responsible to:

The post holder will report to the Head of Learning Support and Inclusion.

The Post:

  • Provide learning support for students in a variety of situations including inclass, workshops, work placements/external trips and in Library Learning Centres. Support may be offered to students on a 1:1, shared or group basis. In some circumstances support may be offered to students outside of classroom activities.
  • Supervise/support/assist students during self directed study periods where necessary.
  • Be included in the observation process to ensure good practice and consistency of approach.
  • The postholder may be required to work regular evenings.
  • Assist students with support needs within the classroom/ This can include: o Note taking o Differentiation o Breaking work into manageable sizes o Assistance with organisation skills o Portfolio building o Practical tasks o Promotion of independence and social skills o Keeping students on track o Motivational support o Work with students to support in managing their behaviour
  • Supervise/support /assist students, individuals or groups, at lunch/break time, organised college trips, residential activities, etc.
  • Supervise students on to/off transport where necessary.
  • Liaise with teaching staff, members of the Learning Support Team, Student Services, Course
Teams, etc. particularly around student's progress.

  • Accompany students using public transport to and from work placement.
  • Provide on the job support for work placements.

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  • Attend a minimum of 3 Learning Support Team meetings per academic year.
  • Attend mandatory staff development activities.
  • Administration tasks, when not in class as directed by Head of Learning Support and Inclusion.
  • Provide information for student reviews.
  • Record mandatory statements on Pro Monitor to inform EHCP reviews when requested.
  • Assist with recording progression of students receiving support.
  • Support students in the Learning Hub.
  • Provide support during examinations e.g. reader/scribe/prompt and invigilation when supporting individual students.
  • Any additional duties including administration tasks as directed by Head of Learning Support and Inclusion.
  • Safeguarding of students and the college community is an essential aspect of the post.
The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment.

It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate.


The Person:

Essential/ Method of

Desirable Assessment

Qualifications:

Level 3 or equivalent (or a willingness to undertake and achieve within 2 years). E A

Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, in Literacy and Numeracy
Qualification. E A

Support qualification at Level 2 (or a willingness to undertake and achieve within 2 years). E A/I

Have undertaken safeguarding training in the last 12 months. E A/I
Willing to undertake other training as appropriate as directed by your Line Manager to enable you to be up to date and E A/I suitably skilled as an LSA

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills - written and verbal. E AS

Ability to empathise with students and their needs. E A/I
Ability to work in team. E A/I
Ability to maintain accurate records. E A/I
Ability to work under own initiative within guidelines. E A/

I

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Essential/ Method of

Desirable Assessment


During lessons, if required, you must be able to listen and write accurate concise lesson notes that are grammatically E AS correct and that can be used by students.

Be able to assist students with practical tasks. E A/I
Understanding different levels/needs of students. E A/I
Be able to accompany and support students both on and off
College site in connection with the curriculum they are following, e.g. whilst attending their work placement to E A/I enable them to complete their course of study and learning.
Good working knowledge of IT. D AS

Experience:

Experience of offering student support on a 1:1, shared or group basis. E A/I

Experience of providing support to adults/over 16s. D A/I
Experience of working in an FE setting would be an advantage. D A/I

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I

To work in accordance with and promote the College's Staff
Charter, "Our Values" E I

Willingness to commit

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