Learning Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom West London College Full time
About the Role

The Learning Support Assistant will work as a member of the Inclusive Learning Department, under the direction and guidance of the teachers, SENCO and therapists, to implement and reinforce therapy programmes and strategies within the classroom setting.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop individual provision plans to achieve independent learning and emotional well-being for identified learners.
  • Provide learning support for students in class or withdrawal situations, either one-to-one or in small groups.
  • Work with teachers, managers, and the learning support manager to complete support plans and other duties.
  • Identify, plan for, and manage student behaviours and communication needs competently.
  • Provide specialist support, training, and expertise for key SEND specialisms.
  • Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the student and seek advice from the Senior Learning Support Assistant, class teacher, or other agency as required.
  • Attend to the health and safety and reporting procedures for safeguarding of students at all times.
  • Undertake continual professional development as required, including a Level 3 qualification in Learning Disabilities or SEN and a minimum of Level 2 in Maths and English.
  • Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required.
  • Work with the Head of IL, SENCO, ALS, and other support staff to develop individual provision plans.
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of students' targets.
  • Attend to students' personal care needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid administration, medication administration, and welfare matters.
  • Embed the support of the development of literacy/numeracy or English and maths skills in all classes.
  • Support and implement travel assistance procedures, policies, and duties.
  • Monitor and evaluate students' progress and maintain students' records with particular regard to students with SEN.
  • Assist learning support managers in liaising with parents, carers, and professional staff to promote the learning objectives of each student.
  • Use initiative to develop and implement actions that will promote the integration of the student with their peers.
  • Provide positive reinforcements, praise, and rewards as well as positive behaviour support in line with statutory guidance.
  • Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them, both in the classroom and around the college environment.
  • Assist students during work experience opportunities both in and out of the college.
  • Provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SENCO, and relevant outside agencies about the student's difficulties and progress.
What We Offer

Our team is important to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put into supporting our learners.

  • 40 days Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays and College closure days at Christmas.
  • Eye care vouchers.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Interest-free loans for Season tickets; Computers.
  • Contributory average salary with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Continuous Professional Development Events (CPD).
  • Access to Perkbox, our rewards and discount platform.
  • Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Discount at the College's on-site hair and beauty salon.

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