Learning Support Assistant - Enhance Curriculum

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated support professional to assist students with additional learning needs in achieving their educational goals. This rewarding role involves working closely with individuals and small groups to foster social development and enhance communication skills. The successful candidate will play a vital part in creating an inclusive learning environment, helping students navigate their educational journeys. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting diverse learning needs, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to student success in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties.
• Ability to work effectively in one-to-one or small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Promote social development through planned activities and events.
• Coordinate with curriculum lecturers for effective support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Support for Learning Needs

Social Development Facilitation

Documentation Skills

Education

Relevant Education Qualifications

Job description

Support students with additional learning needs and/or disabilities to access their study programmes, ensuring their success and progress. Work effectively on a one-to-one basis or with small groups in classroom settings, promoting social development through activities, clubs, and events both within social areas and across the college. Facilitate social interaction and develop communication skills, encouraging participation in small group activities. This role is 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities

The following outlines the main priorities as directed by your line manager; it is not an exhaustive list of duties:

1. Provide timely, appropriate support for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, supervise and monitor in learning and social areas, and maintain accurate documentation of interactions and student progress, complying with college and audit requirements.
2. Work confidently with students individually or in small groups, including accompanying them on external visits.
3. Promote social development through planned activities and events, engaging students and encouraging communication and participation in small group activities.
4. Develop informal opportunities for citizenship and employability education, fostering respect for the environment and positive behaviour.
5. Signpost students to relevant support services and attend supervision meetings with welfare staff as needed.
6. Set SMART targets for students' Personal Learning Plans and review progress.
7. Coordinate with curriculum lecturers to plan support, access schemes of work, and implement differentiation strategies.
8. Prepare and maintain resources to support students with disabilities or difficulties.
9. Participate in staff development, meetings, and focus days to enhance support skills.

All post holders will be trained as Fire Marshals and First Aiders.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the full application form, providing:

• A comprehensive employment history from full-time education onward, explaining any employment gaps.
• Details of relevant education and qualifications.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. This process helps maintain high safety standards for children and young people.