Learning Support Assistant

Shaftesbury; Bromley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist college for disabled people is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their Nash College team. The role involves supporting students with complex needs, requiring a compassionate nature and commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with students and promote self-esteem.
• Support students' therapy needs and learning in various subjects.
• Background in supporting educational or special needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of resources and personalized learning.
• Provide 1:1 support under supervision for skills-based learning.
• Assist students with their therapy needs as directed.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Communication Strategies

Job description

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Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff

Do you have the passion, talent and skills that can make a difference for the students we support?

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join Shaftesbury's Nash College team

Working at Nash offers you excellent career prospects and training opportunities in a thriving successful College which is an independent specialist further education college for disabled people aged 16-25.

Applicants for the above post should be imaginative, dynamic and committed to the principles of inclusive education.

Main Duties are:

• Supporting class Co-tutor and lecturer with the preparation of resources to meet the personalized learning intentions of allocated students.
• Providing 1:1 support under supervision for the delivery of skills based learning.
• To use a range of communication strategies to support communication with students with complex needs.
• To support the social and emotional needs of young people
• Work closely with class lecturer to report on progress using an evidence based approach

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be able to build and maintain successful relationships with students; treating them consistently with respect and consideration
• Promote and reinforce student’s self-esteem, social development and independence, encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities.
• Support students’ in or outside the classroom throughout the school day, in a range of subjects and activities
• Assist and support students with therapy needs as directed by the Therapists, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy
• To support students’ learning in the wider curriculum, this may include visits and trips out of school as required.
• Be flexible, adaptable and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Have a compassionate nature, with a real desire to help others

Shaftesbury positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community in which we work. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and it is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check.