Learning Support Assistant

Reed; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to students with special needs in a college setting. The role involves assisting with personal care, coursework, and promoting student welfare. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and strong interpersonal skills, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Access to college facilities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with special needs.
• Understanding personal care tasks with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility and transport across the college site.
• Support students with personal care needs during the college day.
• Promote safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Job Description

Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the West-Midlands. We are always looking for talented/aspiring lecturers, tutors, and assessors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels.

Job Title:Learning Support Assistant with Personal Care

Position: Full-Time

Role type: Permanent

Location: West Midlands

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with mobility and transport across the college site to ensure that lessons can be accessed effectively
• Assist students with their coursework, homework, and understanding of instructions, ensuring they can participate in classroom activities.
• Assist with toileting and other personal care needs during the college day.
• Liaise with college provision to ensure that the student's personal care and support needs are met in a sensitive and confidential manner.
• Support the student with social and physical activities.
• Support students in achieving their goals outlined in their EHCP's, which may include specific learning strategies and accommodations.
• Carry out all functions in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice, and college policies.
• Attend day and evening meetings, courses, college open days, parents' evenings, and other public events beneficial to the college and the individual.
• Promote and adhere to the college’s safeguarding, health & safety policies and procedures.
• Manage student conduct in accordance with college policies.
• Promote the welfare of young people and vulnerable groups in all aspects of college life and ensure safeguarding arrangements are adhered to at all times.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role, providing support to individuals with special needs.
• Understanding and experience in managing personal care tasks with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and external parties.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to college policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly and attend events outside of standard working hours as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to college facilities and resources.

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