Inclusive Learning Support Specialist

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North Hertfordshire College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join the Supported Studies team in Stevenage. You will work to support learners with a range of needs, including disabilities and learning differences, using specialist assistive technology to help students reach their targets.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, maintain records, and contribute to EHCP reviews while promoting independence and safeguarding in a highly inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Support students with diverse needs, including those with disabilities, learning differences, and other barriers to education.
• Experience with EHCPs, initial assessments, and individual targets is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in delivering outstanding teaching and learning, including use of specialist assistive technology, to ensure students achieve their planned outcomes and reach their potential.
• Interpret instructions effectively to support students in following these and assist with communication challenges, to ensure equal access for all.
• Maintain accurate, timely departmental records and contribute to the setting and monitoring of individual targets, including the review of EHCP outcomes as part of the annual review process.
• Provide support with study skills, pastoral needs and community access 1:1 or in small groups to help students navigate challenges and progress to their aspirational destination.
• Assist with personal care, aid mobility, administer medication and provide the relevant support with individual arrangements for students with complex support needs.
• Support students in engaging with work experience opportunities with liaising with employers and Work Experience coordinator.

Skills

Diverse learner support

Assistive technology

Communication support

Confidentiality

Job description

North Hertfordshire College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join the Supported Studies team in Stevenage. You will work to support learners with a range of needs, including disabilities and learning differences, using specialist assistive technology to help students reach their targets.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, maintain records, and contribute to EHCP reviews while promoting independence and safeguarding in a highly inclusive learning environment.