Learning Support Assistant - Permanent, 25 hours per week, Term Time Only

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Learning Support Assistant role with Education and Services for People with Autism Ltd in Tees Valley. Permanent, 25 hours per week, term-time only, supporting learners with extra needs within the learning support team and wider college community.

The post emphasizes collaboration with teaching staff to tailor support, maintain records, and help learners participate in activities while upholding health and safety and confidentiality policies. A professional approach and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure learners with additional support needs are effectively supported in learning activities and that records are maintained to a high standard.
• Communicate with learners to clarify support arrangements prior to learning activities.
• Adopt strategies to help learners become more independent in classroom, workshop, learning centre, college and community.
• Assist with personal care needs including administration of medication and toileting, changing and bathing as required with appropriate training.
• Communicate with teaching staff to clarify learner support arrangements prior to learning activities.
• Assist staff in preparing and adapting learning materials for individual learners.
• Maintain confidentiality of learner information in line with college policy.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Permanent, 25 hours per week, Term Time Only

The primary purpose of this post is to support learners with additional support needs as an effective member of the Learning Support Team.

• a) Ensure learners with additional support needs are effectively supported in learning activities in the College and / or community and that adequate records of support are maintained to a high standard.
• b) Communicate effectively with individual learners to clarify additional support arrangements prior to the commencement of learning activities.
• c) Adopt a range of strategies to enable each learner to become more independent in the classroom, workshop, learning centre, College and community.
• d) Assist with personal care needs according to the individual learner’s stated requirements to include :
• e) Administration of medication within college procedures and following appropriate training.
• f) Other personal care support including toileting, changing and bathing. This will include lifting following appropriate training using specialist equipment.
• g) Communicate effectively with teaching staff to clarify individual learners additional support arrangements prior to the commencement of learning activities.
• h) Assist teaching staff in the preparation, modification/adaptation and development of learning materials and resources for individual learners.
• i) Maintain the confidentiality of information given on/from individual learners in line with College policy and procedures.
• j) Provide additional support on an individual basis to enable learners to participate in chosen social, recreational, leisure, sports and voluntary activities.
• k) Actively contribute to the development of the Learning Support Service as an effective team member, collaborating with other members of the team to provide high standards of service within the College, to schools, external agencies and the wider community.
• l) Be familiar with the rights/responsibilities of employers/employees under current Health and Safety legislation.
• m) To comply with all College Policies and Procedures in particular those relating to Finance, Personnel, Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities.
• n) To perform such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required by the Principal & Chief Executive.At all times deliver a professional approach in all aspect of work, treating all staff, students and the wider college community with respect.

Education and Services for People with Autism Ltd