Specialist Learning Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Bolton College Full time

We are looking for two experienced Specialist Learning Support Workers to join our Learner Support team. You will support D/deaf learners with additional learning difficulties and disabilities in all aspects of their College programmes using various communication methods.

**Ideally, you will**:

- Level 2 British Sign Language or equivalent
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
- Experience of supporting D/deaf students with disabilities and learning difficulties
- Experience of working with challenging behaviour
- To have an understanding of the provision of education and support for D/deaf students in an FE context.

**Day-to-day you will be responsible for**:

- Supporting deaf students both directly and indirectly in the student’s preferred mode of communication (e.g. sign language, lip-reading and note taking) and by implementing a variety of appropriate support strategies.
- With guidance from the lecturing staff, supporting students in tutor designated activities in the teaching situation on an individual or group basis as directed by the Head of Learner Support.
- Helping organise student files.
- Focusing the student on the instructions and meaning of the learning activity and ensuring the student understands the task in hand.
- Promoting confidence,motivating and providing guidance and encouragement to the student in whatever activities s/he is undertaking.
- encouraging the student to integrate into the learning group.
- Acting as a second authoritative figure in the classroom at appropriate times.
- Ensuring students are up to date with their work and liaising with the tutors to identify gaps and assisting in getting the student to meet targets.
- Contributing to record keeping systems for students with learning support.

**Closing Date: 4**th** June 2024**

**Interview date: 19**th** June 2024**

**Job ref: 162-24**

**Information**:
**Job Ref**:

- 162-24**Type of Contract**:

- Permanent**Hours of Work**:

- Up to 25 hours per week term time only**Salary**:

- £27,490- £29,224 per annum (pro rata)**Closing Date**:

- 04/06/2024**Interview Date**:

- 19/06/2024



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