Learning Support Assistant: Empower Students & Independence

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Coventry

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GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

Hereward College in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help learners with special educational needs to reach their full potential. Working closely with teachers and families, you will create a nurturing, person-centred learning environment that promotes independence and confidence.

You will deliver tailored activities, support behaviour and communication, and help learners develop essential life skills.

Qualifications

Compassionate and adaptable individual with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, learners and families.
Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, compassionate mindset.

Responsibilities

Support the planning of person-centred learning activities and develop an understanding of the specific needs of the learners to be supported.
Deliver structured independence skills activities adjusting activities to learner responses through the enrichment programme.
Establish a constructive relationship with learners and their parents/carers.
Promote good behaviour at all times, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy and encourage learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
ILS Pathway will prepare and produce materials with teachers in the delivery of an innovative and accessible curriculum.
ILS Pathway will provide one-to-one and group support for learners under the direction of the teacher or team leader.
Support and encourage effective and appropriate communication at all times, ensuring that students are advocated and supported to achieve their potential.