Education Support Assistant BANK or Full Time

The Methodist Church in Britain; Holton Heath; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff training programmes

Inclusive working environment

Zusammenfassung

Shaftesbury’s education provision in Shaftesbury Victoria School and the Millie and Nash colleges is seeking an Education Support Assistant. The role can be bank or full-time and focuses on 1:1 and class-based support for students with EHCPs and complex learning needs.

You will prepare resources, deliver skills-based learning, use Makaton, record progress, and ensure safeguarding. A full driving licence is required and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifikationen

• Evidence of a good level of general education, including literacy and numeracy.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive College minibuses and cars.

Aufgaben

• Support students to learn towards targets, challenging them to be as independent as possible.
• Provide 1:1 support under the class Tutor's supervision for skills-based learning.
• Prepare resources for students' personalised learning intentions with the Tutor and Co Tutor.
• Use Makaton and other alternative communication systems with students.
• Provide holistic care in line with multidisciplinary guidance and individual preferences.
• Support students' social and emotional needs with the Curriculum and Pastoral Leads.
• Help provide a safe, stimulating environment and activities for learning.
• Apply Shaftesbury safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Record students' achievements and progress, including on the Evidence for Learning system.
• Keep accurate, timely written and electronic records meeting registration and legal requirements.
• Take part in quality assurance by reflecting on own practice and the team's.
• Complete training, supervision and annual reviews, and carry out other duties requested by a Senior Manager

Kenntnisse

Safeguarding policies

Teaching & learning

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Ausbildung

General education (lit & numeracy)

Tools

Evidence for Learning

Jobbeschreibung

Education Support Assistant post in Shaftesbury's education provision, covering Shaftesbury Victoria School and the Millie and Nash colleges, offered as bank work or full-time. The role is 1:1 and class-based support for students with EHCPs and complex learning needs, including preparing resources, delivering skills-based learning and using Makaton. Students range from 3 to 25 years old, and the post involves recording progress on the college's Evidence for Learning system. A full driving licence is required, and sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support students to learn towards their targets, challenging them to be as independent as possible
• Provide 1:1 support under the class Tutor's supervision for skills-based learning
• Prepare resources for students' personalised learning intentions with the Tutor and Co Tutor
• Use Makaton and other alternative communication systems with students
• Provide holistic care in line with multidisciplinary guidance and individual preferences
• Support students' social and emotional needs with the Curriculum and Pastoral Leads
• Help provide a safe, stimulating environment and activities for learning
• Apply Shaftesbury safeguarding policies and procedures
• Record students' achievements and progress, including on the Evidence for Learning system
• Keep accurate, timely written and electronic records meeting registration and legal requirements
• Take part in quality assurance by reflecting on own practice and the team's
• Complete training, supervision and annual reviews, and carry out other duties requested by a Senior Manager

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good level of general education, including literacy and numeracy

Registration & licences

• Full driving licence and willingness and ability to drive College minibuses and cars

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Good understanding of best practice in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and compliance with Ofsted essential standards of quality and safety
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships and contribute to consistency and quality

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Evidence of continued professional and personal development
• Supporting statement with application

What’s offered

• Staff training programmes, including mandatory training and supervision
• Supportive, inclusive working environment that values professional growth