Learning Support Assistant — Classroom Champion

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a temporary ongoing role in South West London. You will provide effective support for individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting across a range of levels and subjects.

Record progress and attendance, encourage independent work where appropriate, and assist with pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting positive behaviour in line with College policies.

Qualifications

• Possess or work towards Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Possess an appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain relevant qualification required.
• Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.
• Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Be able to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.
• Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Possess basic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willing to undertake training.
• Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.

Responsibilities

• To provide effective support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting covering a range of levels and subjects.
• To identify opportunities for the student(s) to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; at such times to support other students in the classroom as appropriate.
• To keep accurate records of the support provided and the students' progress and attendance, monitoring if adjustments are consistently made in class.
• To encourage the student(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.
• To assist with the general pastoral care of the student(s).
• Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the College's Behaviour Policy, and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.
• Work with students to reinforce learning by practicing skills already taught.
• Accompany lecturers and students on College visits, and participate in college functions within College hours.

Skills

Literacy and Numeracy qualification (L

Education

Literacy and Numeracy Level 2+

Support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a temporary ongoing role in South West London. You will provide effective support for individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting across a range of levels and subjects.

Record progress and attendance, encourage independent work where appropriate, and assist with pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting positive behaviour in line with College policies.