SEND Learning Support Assistant

Gloucestershire College; Cinderford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire College is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant for their Harbour House provision. This role involves supporting learners with various additional needs to access their curriculum and achieve their EHCP outcomes. Join a dedicated team focused on promoting independence and community engagement for young adults aged 16 to 24.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with additional needs.
• Ability to provide one-to-one support.
• Skills in promoting inclusion and independence.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or with small groups of learners.
• Provide strategies to promote autonomy and independence.
• Support learners’ ambitions and EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Autonomy promotion

Independence support

Cognitive support

Job description

Gloucestershire Professional Services (GPS) is recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist provision, Harbour House, based at Gloucestershire College.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support learners with a range of additional needs, including autism, cognitive developmental delay, medical needs, physical impairments, and severe learning difficulties. Your role will involve enabling learners to access their curriculum and progress towards their EHCP outcomes at Gloucestershire College.

Responsibilities

1. Work one-to-one or with small groups of learners.
2. Provide strategies to promote autonomy and independence.
3. Support learners’ ambitions, inclusion, and EHCP outcomes.

About the Department

The Foundation Studies department at Gloucestershire College offers specialised courses for young adults aged 16 to 24, focusing on increasing independence, community engagement, and readiness for volunteering or employment. The programmes aim to build confidence, social and personal skills, and independent living abilities. Support is provided by a team including Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and Employment Mentors.

Additional Information

Our Foundation Studies team is based at the Cheltenham campus. Roles are student-facing, and contract types may vary; details will be discussed with the hiring manager.

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