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

Darlington College; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Darlington College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a temporary, term-time only role. The successful candidate will support learners with additional needs, ensuring effective communication and care, and contributing to a nurturing and safe learning environment. This position requires a commitment to safeguarding and supporting individual development, with responsibilities including personal care and collaboration with teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and administration of medication.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional needs in various activities.
• Assist with personal care according to individual requirements.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Record Keeping

Education

Relevant qualification in education or childcare

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.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Ensure learners with additional support needs are effectively supported in learning activities in the College and/or community, maintaining high standards of record-keeping.
2. Communicate effectively with individual learners to clarify additional support arrangements before learning activities commence.
3. Use a range of strategies to help each learner become more independent in the classroom, workshop, learning centre, College, and community.
4. Assist with personal care needs according to individual learner requirements, including:
5. Administration of medication following college procedures and training.
6. Other personal care support such as toileting, changing, bathing, and lifting with specialist equipment, following appropriate training.
7. Communicate effectively with teaching staff to clarify support arrangements prior to activities.
8. Assist in preparing, modifying, and developing learning materials for individual learners.
9. Maintain confidentiality of learner information in line with College policies.
10. Provide individual support to enable learners to participate in social, recreational, leisure, sports, and voluntary activities.
11. Contribute to the development of the Learning Support Service, collaborating with team members to deliver high standards of service within the College, schools, external agencies, and the community.
12. Be familiar with health and safety legislation related to employer and employee responsibilities.
13. Comply with all College Policies and Procedures, especially those related to Finance, Personnel, Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities.
14. Perform other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required by the Principal & Chief Executive.

Child protection is the responsibility of all staff. The College will:

• Encourage and maintain a secure environment where students feel safe, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to.
• Ensure students know staff they can approach if worried.
• Include curriculum opportunities for students to develop skills to recognize and stay safe from abuse.
• Require all staff to undertake safeguarding induction and training.