Learning Support Assistant
5 days ago
**Vision Business Support Services is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College.**
**Learning Support Assistant: Physical Disability (various hours available, term time only over 37.6 weeks)**Additional Learning Support**Ref: VBSS22.21**
**1. The Appointment**
Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the
college group, VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important
service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.
You will be part of the team that provides a wide range of support services to learners who may have a
learning difficulty or disability. Duties will include assisting learners to access College and the learning
environment, personal care, mobility support and medical support.
qualification; a positive approach to working as part of a team whilst demonstrating that they can use their
initiative to work independently and without close supervision. They should also have sound inter-personal
and communication skills, an adaptable and professional attitude, patience, enthusiasm and a sense of
humour.
The role will require you to embed the college’s values; **Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, High**Expectations, Responsibility.**
**2. The Post**
**2.1 Main Duties and Responsibilities**
a) To offer additional learning support to learners, enabling access and inclusion within the learning
and/or social environment under the guidance of the Co-ordinator and the Tutor.
b) To support the learner in the development of study skills (such as the library, access to web-sites
etc.) in order that the learner is not disadvantaged in the preparation and completion of
coursework/assignments.
c) To provide personal care support including assisting individuals to gain access to and travel around
College, assisting in moving and handling for toileting purposes and lunchtime support.
d) To offer support for individuals in managing their medical needs i.e. epilepsy, under the guidance of
the Co-ordinator.
e) Adhere to college policies and procedures at all times, raising any issues or concerns.
f) To work in a discreet and confidential manner at all times, respecting the privacy and dignity of
learners, parents and carers.
g) To keep thorough and accurate records of all personal care and medical support activities, ensuring
that this is available to relevant staff, parents/carers and learners on request.
h) To contribute towards the planning and implementing of Health Care Plans.
i) To ensure that learners assistive technology and/or communication aids are prepared in advance of
sessions.
j) To offer general welfare and support, this will include fostering independence, autonomy and self
- direction amongst the learners.
k) To maintain a working relationship with professionals, carers, families and other statutory agencies,
where necessary.
l) To attend regular meetings to share and provide information for review and evaluation purposes.
m) To advocate on the learner’s behalf, if necessary.
n) To maintain a professional role and be aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship
with the learner and other colleagues at all times.
o) Participate in job-related training and professional development; i.e. an interest in understanding
the learners’ disability and support needs.
p) To contribute towards the planning and implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
q) To ensure that accurate records of support activities are kept and that this information is made
available for review and audit purposes, as necessary.
**2.2 Other Responsibilities**
a) To uphold and promote all company policies and procedures, promoting those specifically
applicable to this area of work, including the Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety policies and
procedures and attend training as requested.
b) To comply with all college standards and expectations, including college learner procedures and
practices and safeguarding policy and practices.
c) To keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of the job, with new legislation,
procedures and techniques and attend relevant mandatory training.
d) To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments of the college, regional and
national level which are relevant to the post.
e) To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the college group and its
subsidiaries.
f) To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post. This
can include support within a residential setting outside of your normal working hours.
**3. Skills, Qualities & Knowledge**
Qualifications:
An appropriate qualification in working with children or
young people
Literacy least level 2 (or equivalent) or willing to work
towards within 6 months
Numeracy least level 2 (or equivalent) or willing t
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