Learning Support Assistant ALS · Parsons Walk Campus

Leighcollege; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant dedicated to providing pivotal assistance to students with learning difficulties. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to ensure all students receive the support they need to thrive in an educational environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, a commitment to promoting independence, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team at Leighcollege to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience providing support to individuals/groups with learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of needs assessment and assistive technology.
• Commitment to promoting independence and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students as per their Additional Learning Support Plan.
• Work with curriculum teams to meet individual needs.
• Attend meetings and undertake training as required.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Equality and Diversity

Education

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

City and Guilds 7321 Certificate in Learning Support or equivalent

Qualification in Equality and Diversity

Job description

Term Time - 36 weeks

The postholder will be expected to:

Duties

1. To provide appropriate support for individuals or groups of students in/out of class in line with their Additional Learning Support Plan.

1. To work in partnership with curriculum teams to ensure appropriate and effective support to meet individual need.

The precise duties of the LSA will depend on the student’s need but may include the following:

1. To support the LSO in the undertaking the assessment process of students who have declared a learning difficulty or disability including completion of Additional Support Plans as directed.

1. To contribute to the review of support process, including completion of termly support reviews as directed by the LSO.

1. To recommend withdrawal of support to the LSO as appropriate.

1. To work in any area of the College including all sites and any other venues where the college conducts its business as and when required including realistic working environment, trips and residentials.

1. To follow the Additional Learning Support Team’s record keeping systems including the regular use of college MIS systems, (e.g. Pro-Monitor) to record and share information regarding students with learning difficulties and disabilities.

1. To work with students who have a wide range of support needs including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, medical conditions, visual impairments, hearing impairments and mental ill health.

1. To work in partnership with teaching staff to adapt and modify materials as required.

1. To take clear and concise notes for individuals as appropriate to ensure that they gain the maximum understanding.

1. To provide regular feedback to LSOs through prescribed procedures.

1. To provide personal care as and when necessary

1. To assist in the selection and recommendation of assistive/enabling technology and equipment and to ensure that this is in the right place at the right time and to support learners in the use of this equipment/technology.

1. To attend regular meetings with the LSO and/or Head of Additional Learning Support.

1. To undertake further qualifications and training as directed by the Head of Department

1. To attend all appropriate staff development and training as agreed with the Head of Department- Additional Learning Support.

You may be required to undertake such other duties, commensurate with your grade and hours of work, as may reasonably be required.

You may be required to work at or from any building, location or premises of Wigan and Leigh College, and any other establishment where Wigan and Leigh College conducts its business.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.

• City and Guilds 7321 Certificate in Learning Support or equivalent.

• Qualification in Equality and Diversity.

Knowledge

• A firm knowledge and understanding of students with learning difficulties and

disabilities.

• Knowledge of how to work with others to support learning.

• Knowledge of Equality and Diversity issues in relation to learners with learning

difficulties and disabilities.

Competencies

• IT skills including experience of MS Office Packages.

• Evidence of comprehensive record keeping/tracking of learners.

• Evidence of assessing the needs of learners.

• Experience of providing additional support to individuals and/or groups of

learners in a variety of situations.

• Highly developed communication skills, able to:

Communicate effectively with appropriate and relevant colleagues.

Communicate effectively with learners with different levels of communication

skills.

• Demonstrate a commitment to promote independence and support people in achieving their goals.
• Be able to promote independence, inspire confidence and trust.
• Be able to work flexibly.
• Proven organisational skills.

This job description is current at the above date. In consultation with the post holder it is liable to variation by the College to reflect actual, contemplated or proposed changes in or to the job.