Inclusion Support Assistant (Personal Healthcare)

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Swindon is seeking Inclusion Support Assistants to join the Inclusive Learning team in Swindon. You will provide personalised support for students with SEND, personal care needs and learning differences to help them succeed and participate in college life.

Working with lecturers and SEND Practitioners, you will adapt activities, monitor progress and support learners through transitions while building confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths to be achieved or held.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook).
• Experience supporting young people, especially with SEND.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, eating, and use of equipment where required.
• Adapt learning activities to meet learner needs and promote independence.
• Support literacy, numeracy and communication skills development.
• Encourage attendance, behaviour and participation in learning.
• Support learners through transitions during their time at college.
• Collaborate with lecturers and staff to deliver personalised support.
• Contribute to student reviews and maintain learner records.
• Assist learners requiring Access Arrangements during examinations.
• Build positive relationships to promote confidence, wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Level 2 English & Maths

IT Skills

SEND Experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm & empathetic

Personal care exposure

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Inclusion Support Assistants to join our Inclusive Learning team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, disabilities and, where required, personal care needs, helping them develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to succeed. Working closely with teaching staff and specialist colleagues, you'll provide personalised support both in and out of the classroom, enabling learners to fully participate in college life and achieve their educational goals.

What you'll do:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Support learners with personal care, mobility, eating, medication administration and the use of specialist equipment where required.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual learner needs and promote independence.
• Support students in developing their literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Encourage positive attendance, behaviour, engagement and participation in learning.
• Assist students through periods of change and transition during their time at college.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers, SEND Practitioners and other support staff to deliver personalised support.
• Contribute to student reviews, progress monitoring and the maintenance of accurate learner records.
• Support learners requiring Access Arrangements during examinations.
• Build positive relationships with students while promoting their confidence, wellbeing and independence.

What we're looking for:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or a willingness to achieve these within an agreed timeframe.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience supporting young people, particularly those with SEND, learning differences, disabilities or sensory impairments.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to support learners through challenging situations.
• Experience supporting personal care or medical needs would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
• A proactive, flexible attitude with a genuine commitment to helping students achieve their full potential.

Salary: £20,474 per annum (Actual salary)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): £29,574 per annum

Working pattern: 1.0 FTE, 36 weeks per year.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.