1:1 Teaching Assistant

Suppleo Recruitment Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Suppleo Education is partnering with a Welsh provision to recruit a part-time Study Support Assistant to help learners access learning opportunities. The role includes personal care for students, safeguarding, and supporting learners across the curriculum.

Candidates should have a Level 2 English and Maths qualification and be IT literate to level 2 with MS Office. A Level 2 Learning Support qualification is advantageous. There are part-time opportunities available with hours to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners across learning activities.
• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) required.
• IT literate to Level 2 with MS Office.
• Level 2 Learning Support qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students during learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain records of student ability and progress; assist in feedback to staff.
• Supervise, support and ensure student safety during breaks, lunch, and before/after college days.

Skills

IT literacy

Student support

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Level 2 Learning Support (Adults/Young People)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

Suppleo Education is an award-winning education recruitment agency who believe in building relationships on understanding and respect. We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled quality of service to not only our schools, but our teachers and support staff at all levels across Wales and England.

Job Description

Suppleo Education are proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic provision supporting children from 16+. The successful individual may have the opportunity of the role being made permanent if successful during the period required.

Study Support Assistant

To provide general support and enable access to learning opportunities for specified learners, support includes providing personal care for students (some of which may be of an intimate nature e.g., toileting).

The candidate will also be providing support as outlined in our student personal, medical and therapeutic care plans.

There are part time opportunities available, days and times tbc.

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• To supervise and support students during learning activities that take place inside and outside the classroom in all areas of the curriculum;
• To maintain records of students ability /progress and assist in the preparation of feedback to people responsible for those learners;
• To supervise, support and ensure the safety of students out of lesson times including at break /lunch times and before and after the college day, including escorting learners to and from taxis where necessary;
• To provide personal care for students as required; (some of which may be of an intimate nature e.g. toileting);
• To accompany lecturers and students on visits and out of College activities as required, and take responsibility for supporting the learner during these visits and activities;
• To establish professional working relationships with students, to act as a role model and to set high standards;
• To work closely with all lecturers to ensure that student needs are met;
• To effectively use specialist aids, equipment and resources;
• To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer and / or tutor;
• To take class notes on behalf of students and ensure that they are processed and returned to the learners in a timely manner;
• To assist and support students who have difficulties, particularly with reading, writing etc;
• To work with the lecturer to support students in the building of course/portfolio evidence;
• To participate in the development and use of strategies to promote independent learning;
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom/College environment;
• To take part in a review of the effectiveness of the support;
• To regularly attend and participate in meetings;

Candidates should have relevant experience, a level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) and be IT literate to level 2 (with a working knowledge of MS Office). A level 2 qualification in Learning Support for Adults and Young People would be advantageous.

• L2 Teaching Assistant
• Introduction to Safeguarding - Available FREE via Suppleo Education
• Other Requirements
• Right to work in UK
• Two references
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (formerly CRB check) - available via Suppleo Education
• Education Workforce Council