Bsl Specialist Learning Support Assistant

6 months ago


Telford, United Kingdom Telford College Full time

About the roleWe have an exciting new vacancy in our High Needs department for a BSL Specialist Learning Support Assistant.

Learning Support Assistants support teaching and learning for students with learning difficulties who may have additional needs and to carry out other duties as may be necessary and assigned by Telford College.

The post holder is responsible to the EHCP and Learning Support Coordinator and the Teacher for his/her duties, responsibilities and tasks. The post holder is required to maintain efficient professional working relationships with all students, staff, parents/carers, other professionals and all visitors.
- Key Responsibilities- To work at all times according to the aims and policies of the College.
- To undertake work/teaching programmes with individuals or groups of students
- To assist the Teacher in maintaining a safe and stimulating environment
- To undertake professional development and training across The College as appropriate
- To support inclusion/outreach work as required.
- To complete Learning Support Records to support the EHCP review process
- To work with a team of people to support students with Individual Learning/Behaviour Programmes
- To undertake and provide assistance with the personal care needs of students such as toileting, feeding and mobility (this may require a level of physical fitness appropriate to the requirements of the individual needing care e.g. pushing a wheelchair) in accordance with the policy of the College.
- To supervise meal and break times as required, this may involve assisting students with the purchase and carrying of food and drink in areas within the College.
- To provide supervision at social times to enable learners to access clubs/activities.
- To supervise students in and out of transport at the beginning and end of the day.
- To support students in relation to learning/additional needs including physical, behavioural, medical, emotional, sensory etc.
- To support the invigilation process for students sitting exams, acting as scribe, amanuensis, reader, prompter etc as required.
- Skills, knowledge and expertise**Qualifications and training**:

- Hold a BSL qualification at Level 3 or above
- You should have Literacy and Numeracy skills to a good standard, preferably Level 2, or be willing to undertake training to achieve this.
- Hold a Language Modifier qualification
- Excellent ability to make and record observations/and provide positive behaviour support to young people who may be disengaged

**Skills and expertise**:

- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff at all levels and to establish and maintain good relationships with young people.
- Experience of and genuine desire to work with children and adults with Special Educational Needs.
- Ability to provide study skills support to students on higher level programmes, including differentiation of tasks and facilitating access to the curriculum.
- Experience supporting and supervising students in practical or work-based learning environments.
- How to Apply



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