iHub Learning Support Assistant

Havant and South Downs College (HSDC); Findern CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Havant and South Downs College in Havant seeks a Learning Support Assistant for the Independence Hub. The role involves in-class or small-group support, helping learners with additional needs, and contributing to a life-skills curriculum aimed at independence and progression.

You will assist with reading, exams, data collection, and records, working closely with the class teacher to enhance learner experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a level 2 qualification.
• Learning Support or similar qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class or small-group support to learners under the class teacher's guidance.
• Plan, deliver and measure the impact of classroom support to improve the service.
• Contribute to the learner assessment process, gathering support data and keeping accurate, accessible records.
• Provide reading/amanuensis, practical assistance and invigilation for internal and external exams.
• Help learners build independence, confidence and the ability to make choices.
• Contribute to a high-quality learner experience from enrolment through to progression.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification

Learning Support qualification

Job description

Learning support assistant post in the Independence Hub at Havant and South Downs College, a purpose-built facility for young people with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. The core work is in-class or small-group support under the class teacher, with record-keeping and exam assistance. The Hub's life-skills curriculum prepares learners for independence, further study, supported employment or adult services. Experience of supporting people with learning difficulties and a level 2 qualification are required.

What the job involves

• Provide in-class or small-group support to learners with additional learning needs, under the class teacher's guidance
• Plan, deliver and measure the impact of classroom support to improve the service
• Contribute to the learner assessment process, gathering support data and keeping accurate, accessible records
• Provide reading/amanuensis, practical assistance and invigilation for internal and external exams
• Help learners build independence, confidence and the ability to make choices
• Contribute to a high-quality learner experience from enrolment through to progression

Qualifications

• A minimum of a level 2 qualification
• Learning Support or similar qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Experience

• Experience of working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team

Other

• Commitment to making a positive difference to young people's lives