Educational Support Assistant: Empower Learners

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Professional learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

On-site car parking

Retail discounts

Job summary

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking an Educational Support Assistant to support learners with a range of needs, promoting independence and improving literacy and numeracy skills. The role requires teamwork, good communication, and a proactive approach to helping students with disabilities.

The post involves assisting students with personal care, ICT, and information gathering, as well as supervising breaks and accompanying on trips, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at minimum Grade C or equivalent
• First Aid at Work qualification required or to be obtained
• Manual Handling training or willingness to undertake training
• Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Good communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues
• Strong presentational and ICT skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use standard software tools

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support and personal care to individual students with guidance
• Assist in organising student files
• Support time management and personal organisation for learners
• Help learners develop information gathering skills
• Assist in understanding oral and written instructions
• Accompany students on residential trips as needed
• Encourage ICT skills for presentation of assignments
• Provide supervision during breaks/lunchtimes
• Offer one-to-one or group support matching student needs
• Transcribe materials into accessible formats when required
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Principal/Chief Executive

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling

Experience with learning difficulties/

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Presentational skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking an Educational Support Assistant to support learners with a range of needs, promoting independence and improving literacy and numeracy skills. The role requires teamwork, good communication, and a proactive approach to helping students with disabilities.

The post involves assisting students with personal care, ICT, and information gathering, as well as supervising breaks and accompanying on trips, with opportunities for professional development.