Learning Support Professional

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom West London College Full time
Job Title: Learning Support Professional

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Learning Support Professional to join our team at West London College. As a key member of our Inclusive Learning Department, you will play a vital role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve their full potential.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of IL, SENCO, and other support staff to develop and implement individual provision plans to achieve independent learning and emotional well-being for identified learners. You will provide learning support for learners in class or withdrawal situations, either one-to-one or in small groups, and work collaboratively with teachers, managers, and other support staff to complete support plans and other duties.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement individual provision plans to achieve independent learning and emotional well-being for identified learners.
  • Provide learning support for learners in class or withdrawal situations, either one-to-one or in small groups.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, managers, and other support staff to complete support plans and other duties.
  • Identify, plan for, and manage learner behaviors and communication needs competently.
  • Provide specialist support, training, and expertise for key SEND specialisms.
  • Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the learner 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 learners 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 collaboratively with the Head of IL, SENCO, ALS, and other support staff to develop individual provision plans to achieve independent learning and emotional well-being for identified learners.
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of learners' targets (or other learner-specific plans).
  • Attend to learners' personal care needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid administration, medication administration, and welfare matters.
  • Support and implement travel assistance procedures, policies, and duties.
  • Monitor and evaluate learners' progress and maintain students' records with particular regard to learners with SEN.
  • Assist learning support managers in liaising with parents, carers, and professional staff to promote the learning objectives of each learner.
  • Use initiative to develop and implement actions that will promote the integration of the learner with their peers.
  • Provide positive reinforcements, praise, and rewards as well as positive behavior 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 learners 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 learner's difficulties and progress.
What We Offer:
  • 40 days Holiday Allowance, plus bank holidays (8) 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 College's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Discount at the College's onsite hair and beauty salon.
About Us:

At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

We have three College sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our students' education and future.

We offer an exciting, innovative, and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities and a culture focused on Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.



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