Learning Support Assistant

Academics Ltd; Lower Blandford St Mary; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Academics Ltd, on behalf of an SEN College in Bournemouth, seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a full-time, temp-to-perm role starting ASAP. The college serves learners aged 16-25, including those with Asperger’s or high-functioning autism, with a need for supportive, calm staff.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, guided by individual learning plans, while helping learners develop functional, vocational, academic and personal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEN, autism and/or Asperger’s.
• Experience in school/college support roles preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, empathetic and encouraging when managing challenging behaviour.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 learning support and small group assistance.
• Support learners with individual learning plans and tailored activities.
• Help develop functional, vocational, academic and personal skills across post-16 programmes.

Connaissances

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small group support

Description du poste

Learning Support Assistant

SEN College - Bournemouth (ASD)

September start - Full-time

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an SEN College in Bournemouth who are looking for a hard working and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team, ASAP start. The College caters for young people aged 16 - 25 years with aspergers or high functioning autism.

This is a full-time, temp to perm Learning Support Assistant position. Please only apply if you are looking for a permanent position. Ideally suited to someone who lives in Bournemouth.

This position will be suited to a Learning Support Assistant with previous experience of working in a school/college support position, ideally with pupils with SEN, in particular autism and/or aspergers. You will be required to support on a 1:1 and small group basis. Many of their learners display challenging behaviour and may also suffer with mental health conditions that impact their ability to achieve their potential so the ideal candidate will be calm, empathetic and encouraging.

Students have individual learning plans encompassing the key features of post-16 study programmes, tailored to their needs, abilities and preferences. All plans provide opportunities for learners to develop their functional, vocational, academic and personal skills, and experience community living.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy