Learning Support Assistant

2 months ago

St Helens, United Kingdom Group Eleven Full time

**Responsibilities**:
1. To support all students attending the College, including some who may communicate through challenging behaviour, to progress to their chosen career destination, greater independence in home and community living and further community based learning.

2. To support students in gaining self-confidence and independence through encouragement and reassurance and through the use of teaching and learning strategies as directed.

3. To support students in accessing a range of home, community, work related and basic skills learning programmes, under the direction of the lecturer.

4. To create and develop learning resources as directed by the lecturer.

5. To support students to access health and well-being programmes as directed by the nurse and/or the lecturer.

6. To support therapy objectives and activities, which support learning, as directed by the therapist and/or lecturer.

7. To demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

8. To assist in liaising with direct care staff, therapy staff and other agencies under supervision as required.

9. To physically support students as they walk, push students in wheelchairs and operate manual handling equipment e.g. hoists, under guidance from colleagues/students.

10. To work with students on a one to one basis in the community and/or workplace and/or home.

11. To support students with personal/intimate care and after training, to give students their medication in accordance with the direction of the nurse.

12. To support students in a swimming/hydro therapy pool (staff swimming ability will be taken into account to determine the level of support given).

13. To participate, with teaching staff, in the planning, recording and evaluation of learning programmes for individual students.

14. To assist in the preparation and adaptation of teaching materials, worksheets etc. as necessary.

15. To assist in carrying out individual learning programmes including literacy and numeracy, keyboard skills, life skills, and to ensure that the student’s individual programme is carried out in all settings (e.g. working in small groups).

16. To assist with instruction in the use of specialist equipment (e.g. computer) and, where appropriate, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment.

17. To support students with the use of ICT and educational aids, e.g. computers, iPads and other technology equipment, video, communication devices, under supervision as required. 18. To participate in staff development activities and contribute to multi-disciplinary discussion of the student’s needs/progress.

19. To assist in the recording of student progress, evaluation and monitoring, under guidance from colleagues, using ICT as necessary.

20. To actively promote equality and diversity, recognize and actively challenge stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination ensuring that these principles permeate all working practices.

21. To promote and implement all agreed policy statements, e.g. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity etc.

22. To work at any College centre as required

**Experience**:

- Previous experience working with children or individuals with special needs is preferred
- Knowledge of special education principles and practices
- Familiarity with working with individuals on the autism spectrum is highly desirable

**Skills**:

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong ability to educate and engage individuals with special needs
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards individuals with diverse abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

This is a paid position. We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 2/3 months

Pay: From £14.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- learning Support assistant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Enhanced DBS (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 22/04/2024

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