LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT: LEVEL 1 (Full-time, Term-time, Maternity cover)

Worcester Sixth Form College; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a temporary Learning Support Assistant to provide care and support to students with disabilities and learning needs. The role requires a Level 3 qualification and involves acting as a scribe while encouraging students' independent participation. Commitment to safeguarding and pre-employment checks is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with a range of disabilities and learning needs.
• Ability to act as a scribe at Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide student support in various educational settings.
• Encourage independent participation from students.

Education

Level 3 (A Level or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The College is seeking a temporary, full time, term-time (38 weeks), caring and committed Learning Support Assistant, at Level 1 with the ability to support students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. Applicants will need to be qualified to Level 3 (A Level or equivalent), with the ability to scribe at this level.

Job Purpose

To provide student support, acting as a scribe when necessary and encouraging independent participation wherever possible.

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).