Classroom Assistant

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- Providing in-class support to students with a range of specific learning difficulties to assist with their in-class support.
- The role will encompass assisting the student staying on task in classes, communication, support in interacting with others as well as some note-taking support. There will be no personal care involved.
- To maintain a professional role as a support worker and be aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with the student at all times. You will be expected to work as part of the College & University support team.
- Deliver support according to Theorise and each College and Universities guidelines and codes of conduct.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing time sheets.
- You will be expected to represent Theorise in a professional manner, this includes adhering to our policies regarding confidentiality and safeguarding

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience**
- Ability to and knowledge of working with individuals with a range of specific learning difficulties.
- Experience of working with students in a higher education environment or having experience in studying at college or university level.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to monitor student’s progress and make recommendations if required to the College or University Disability & Inclusion Team.

It is desirable that applicants hold one or more of the following qualifications:

- Autism / Asperger’s Qualifications of one or all of the following: All NAS core autism online training modules’ hold a PG Certificate in Autism / Asperger’s

This role is scheduled to commence from 11th September to support the student throughout their full timetable which is to be confirmed imminently.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £22.95 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Why are you interested in this role and a good fit for Theorise?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with ASD or other SpLDs: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/09/2023
Expected start date: 11/09/2023