Learning Support Assistant: EBD, ASD and MH - TTO

Vision West Nottinghamshire College; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision West Nottinghamshire College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support learners with EBD, ASD and MH needs. You will work under the guidance of the EBD/ASD/MH Manager and liaise with teaching staff, outside agencies, parents and schools.

The role requires a flexible, professional approach, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently, with details on working hours to be specified in your application.

Qualifications

• Sound interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also use own initiative.
• Flexibility and professionalism in approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to learners with Emotional Behavioural or Mental Health Difficulties and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
• Work under guidance of the Manager: EBD/ASD/MH and liaise with teaching staff, outside agencies, parents/carers and schools.
• Embed the college values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Learning Support Assistant: EBD, ASD and MH - TTO

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary The salary will be VBSS Band 3b, £25,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time and term-time hours). This is a spot salary.

You will be part of a team that provides a wide range of support services to learners who have Emotional Behavioural or Mental Health Difficulties and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

The ideal candidate will be required to work under the guidance of the Manager: EBD/ASD/MH using the strategies recommend in the Individual Learning and/or Behaviour Plan. Duties will include liaising with teaching staff, outside agencies, parents/carers and schools.

You are required to have a flexible and professional approach to your work, possessing sound interpersonal and communication skills and a professional approach to your work.

You will need the ability to work as part of a team whilst demonstrating that you can use your own initiative to work independently, without close supervision.

Please specify on your application form the working hours required.

The role will require you to embed the college’s values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.