Learning Support Assistant, 25 hours per week, Temporary

Darlington College; Darlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Darlington College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to learners with additional needs. This role involves assisting in educational activities, personal care, and collaborating with teaching staff to ensure effective learning experiences. The position is temporary and part-time, focusing on creating an inclusive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with additional needs.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional needs in various settings.
• Assist with personal care and administration of medication.
• Communicate with teaching staff to clarify support arrangements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support work

Job description

Learning Support Assistant, 25 hours per week, Temporary, Term Time Only

The primary purpose of this post is to support learners with additional support needs as an effective member of the Learning Support Team.

2. Principle Accountabilities

1. Ensure learners with additional support needs are effectively supported in learning activities in the College and/or community, maintaining high-standard records of support.
2. Communicate effectively with individual learners to clarify support arrangements prior to learning activities.
3. Use a range of strategies to enable each learner to become more independent in various settings including classroom, workshop, learning centre, College, and community.
4. Assist with personal care needs according to individual requirements, including administration of medication following training, and support with toileting, changing, bathing, and lifting using specialist equipment where appropriate.
5. Communicate with teaching staff to clarify support arrangements.
6. Assist in preparing, modifying, and developing learning materials for individual learners.
7. Maintain confidentiality of learner information in line with College policies.
8. Provide individual support to enable learners to participate in social, recreational, leisure, sports, and voluntary activities.
9. Contribute to the development of the Learning Support Service as a team member, collaborating with colleagues and external agencies.
10. Be familiar with health and safety legislation relevant to the role.
11. Comply with all College policies and procedures, including those related to Finance, Personnel, Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities.
12. Perform other duties as required by the Principal & Chief Executive.

Child protection is a responsibility of all staff. The College commits to maintaining a secure environment, encouraging open communication, and including safety education in the curriculum. All staff will undertake safeguarding training as required.