Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking Learning Support Assistants for Hackney colleges and sixth forms. These temporary roles involve providing physical and communication support and assisting with learning activities under the SENCO and teachers.

Successful candidates will have experience in educational settings, be able to provide personal care if needed, and hold a valid UK DBS. Interviews are available immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning support or support work with young people with learning disabilities.
• Experience working within an educational environment providing academic or personal care support.
• Experience with or willingness to provide personal care support for individuals with high needs.
• Available to interview immediately.
• Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced Adult and Child DBS dated within the last 3 months or registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• To provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the student.
• To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra-curricular activities, e.g. lessons, assemblies, parents' evenings, reviews, and visits.
• To work with individuals and groups of students with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• To help plan and organise learning activities for the students being supported.
• To provide support that facilitates the student's cognitive development by removing barriers to learning.
• To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist with physical needs as appropriate and agreed, including moving and handling and intimate care where required.
• Under the guidance of the SENCO, contribute to setting individual targets and reviewing progress against those targets.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and written reports.
• Monitor the progress of identified students, maintain accurate written records in line with Academy systems, and provide feedback to teachers on student progress.

Skills

Experience in learning support

Educational environment experience

Personal care support willingness

Interview available

Right to Work in UK + DBS

Job description

Are you interested in Learning Support Assistant roles in the Hackney area?

Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with several Colleges and Sixth Forms across Hackney on a preferred supplier basis. Together, we are seeking to appoint

Learning Support Assistants

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Hackney

Length of Contract: Temporary - Ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• To provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the student
• To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extra-curricular activities, e.g. lessons, assemblies, parents' evenings, reviews, and visits
• To work with individuals and groups of students with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• To help plan and organise learning activities for the students being supported
• To provide support that facilitates the student's cognitive development by removing barriers to learning
• To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist with physical needs as appropriate and agreed, including moving and handling and intimate care where required
• Under the guidance of the SENCO, contribute to setting individual targets and reviewing progress against those targets
• Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and written reports
• Monitor the progress of identified students, maintain accurate written records in line with Academy systems, and provide feedback to teachers on student progress

Skills & Experience

• Experience in learning support or support work with young people with learning disabilities (e.g. autism, ADHD, etc.)
• Experience working within an educational environment providing academic or personal care support
• Experience with or willingness to provide personal care support for individuals with high needs (e.g. PEG feeding, toileting, changing, etc.)
• Available to interview immediately
• Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced Adult and Child DBS dated within the last 3 months or registered on the Update Service

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.