Learning Support Assistant

TCHC Group Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization seeks a Learning Support Assistant in Ipswich. The role involves aiding young learners in their studies, building confidence and helping them achieve their goals. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, effective communication skills, and a passion for education.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 25 days plus 8 public holidays.

Sickness pay allowance after probation.

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support.

Quarterly and annual awards.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Experience in SEND is desirable.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning needs and reinforce learning.
• Support self-esteem and confidence of learners.
• Liaise with tutors about lesson planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Empathy

Engagement

Education

GCSE in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Learning support qualification (or willing to work towards)

Job description

Who we are

This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support young people to learn achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. It is an organisation that is ethical friendly and considerate and encompasses these values in all its services and operations. Most of all we believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we work with to grow to help them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.

TCHC is a disability confident committed employer.

Who are we looking for

TCHC is looking for an inspiring individual with a real passion for supporting young people in education.

Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have learning differences Do you feel that young people deserve an opportunity to develop their skills and abilities and have the best chance to succeed

Are you enthusiastic determined and resilient and have effective communication skills Can you solve problems by thinking of solutions

Are you someone who can work in different settings to support learners both practical and classroombased

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Ipswich

Contract: Fixed Term Time Contract July 26

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm inclusive of a daily unpaid lunch break of one hour 37.5 hours per week (TERM TIME only)

Reports to: Centre Manager

Salary: 23809.50 gross per annum (pro rata calculation 20879.10)

What are we looking for

TCHC is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will be creative and engaging to enable individual learners to achieve their qualifications and develop their skills while learning. Working with individuals who may present challenges your support will be patient while demonstrating empathy and strategies to ensure individuals achieve their aspirations in all subjects.

Qualifications:

Learning support qualification or willing to work towards (desirable)

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C/4 or above (essential)

SEND experience (desirable)

SEND CPD (desirable)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

To help reinforce learning.

To assist students with learning needs.

To help students record work in an appropriate way.

To develop study and organisational skills.

To help keep the students on task and to build motivation.

To model good practice.

To help build the student/s confidence and enhance selfesteem.

To have formal and informal meetings with tutors to contribute to planning lessons/activities.

To prepare students beforehand for a task.

To work on differentiated activities with identified groups.

To support the tutor in implementing specific instruction

To supervise practical tasks.

To be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified students progress. Support the creation of individual learning plans.

Support learners in all lessons and around the centre.

Provide onetoone support to learners where necessary.

Act as a key worker to specific learners through their learning.

Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress toward appropriate outcomes.

Read and analyse EHCP ensuring you identify the learning needs of the individual while ensuring the correct resources are in place for individuals.

Provide learners with appropriate encouragement guidance and support to help them progress.

Complete all required documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.

Create conducive learning environments to optimise learners journeys and support positive outcomes.

Actively ensure your own CPD is kept up to date as per the requirements for your subject area.

To take into account the student/s special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification explanations equipment and materials.

To build and maintain successful relationships with students and treat them consistently with respect and consideration.

To help promote independent learning.

Teamwork

Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress into appropriate outcomes.

Establish develop and maintain effective working relationships with other external organisations involved with the service and learners.

Attend monthly team meetings with the line manager to discuss feedback.

Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore given the dynamic nature of our operational environment individuals in these roles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information about clients staff and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies safeguarding practices complying with the Prevent Duty and advocating for the wellbeing of children youth and adults. In pursuit of our dedication we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed employers cannot take them into account. The MOJs guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information or get in touch onor

Preemployment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer the company performs digitalised righttowork checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check including the barred list is mandatory for this role.

Rewards for your hard work

For us here at TCHC reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:

Annual leave up to 25 days plus 8 public Bank Holidays

We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1 year of service.

When your birthday falls on a working day you will receive the day off at full pay.

Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period.

Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us

Bupa Cash Plan level 1 paid by the company after the probationary period.

Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)

Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)

Long Service Club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service

Quarterly and annual awards

Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties

Reimbursement of travel expenses

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online at:

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