Lead Learning Support Assistant

USP College; Grays; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Lead Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their learning support department. The role involves working closely with teachers and students, delivering tailored support to meet learning needs, and ensuring a positive educational experience. Candidates should have experience working with young people, excellent communication skills, and a solid educational background. The position offers professional development opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Empathetic approach and flexible working style.
• Confident in supporting students to attain their learning outcomes.
• Good academic credentials to support learners from foundation to adult access.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective relationships with parents to share information.
• Deliver Education, Health and Care Plan annual reviews.
• Monitor support provision for students with learning difficulties.
• Produce and maintain individual learning plans.
• Support management functions in absence of ALS manager.
• Review and monitor quality processes to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Experience of working with young people

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritise workload

Team-oriented ethos

Education

Qualified to GCSE level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English

Good standard of general education

Job description

Job Details

Lead Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – USP College

As a college, our strategy is Career-Focused Learning and ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. This is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and established learning support department in the classroom. You will work with experienced, innovative and inspiring teachers and learning support staff in a range of curriculum areas, giving you insight into the rewarding career of working with young people at a critical time in their career-focused development. The role is developmental and the successful candidate will be offered regular professional development to extend your skills and knowledge.

Applicants must have an empathetic approach and be able to work flexibly. You will be a good communicator, confident in supporting students to attain their learning outcomes and with the ability to develop a professional rapport with young people aged 16-24. You will have good academic credentials and be able to support learners from foundation level to adult access students. We look forward to meeting you as an enthusiastic individual who can make a real difference to the teaching and learning experience at USP College.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop an effective relationship with parents in order to share information, alleviate anxiety and develop positive solutions to ensure young people\'s needs are met.
• Deliver Education, Health and Care Plan annual reviews for a cohort of learners and ensure paperwork is returned in a timely manner; take the lead for pre-course interviews and enrolment for students with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
• Monitor the provision of support and guidance for students experiencing learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Produce and maintain individual learning plans and liaise actively with teachers to identify and meet learning needs.
• Support the ALS management function in the absence of the ALS manager on campus. Provide individualised learning support in the classroom and support centre for students with additional support needs.
• Work closely with Teachers and ALS Manager to ensure that the support provided is appropriate and effective.
• Assist in the implementation of a range of systems, processes and procedures relating to learning support.
• Review and monitor quality processes to ensure SLAs are met, quality standards are maintained, and customer satisfaction is excellent.
• Promote a positive attitude to wellbeing within the college and support Wellbeing initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Qualified to GCSE level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Good standard of general education.

The right candidate will have

• Experience of working with young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Team-oriented ethos.

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