Learning Support Officer - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (20 hours p/w)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Learning Support Officer (Term Time Only + 4 Weeks, 20 hours per week). You will liaise with curriculum areas, provide learning support for learners with a range of needs, and implement resources to foster independence, including assistive technology and accessible materials.

You will work with the Learning Support Team to plan, differentiate, and review SMART targets, supporting learners in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional needs throughout the

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or higher.
• Level 2/3 Learning Support qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience supporting learners with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and care planning (Desirable).
• Experience using Promonitor or student records systems (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support in class and 1:1 to learners with difficulties.
• Support literacy and numeracy development and resource creation.
• Assist with exam access arrangements and healthcare plans as required.
• Collaborate with curriculum staff to plan differentiation and targets.
• Utilise assistive technology to promote learner independence.

Skills

Support learners

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Interpersonal skills

Note-taking

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C)

Learning Support qualification or willingness to study

Level 2/3 Learning Support

PTLLS (Desirable)

First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

BSL qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Promonitor

Assistive technology software

Job description

Learning Support Officer - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (20 hours p/w)

Company:

To be the key point of contact between curriculum area and the Learning Support Team for area of responsibility for learners with a range of additional and learning needs. To meet the needs of learners with identified Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities including in class and out of class support and sensory support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation. To implement agreed learning support with individuals and groups with a view to encourage learner independence using identified support strategiesKey ResponsibilitiesTo be the key contact between the Learning Support Team and Programme Area/s and liaise with key staff and course tutors regarding learners with additional needsTo provide appropriate learning support for groups and /or individuals with identified Learning difficulties and / or Disabilities. Including in and out of class support, unstructured times, residential activities, educational visits or work experienceTo provide learning support (in class, small group and 1:1 support) for those learners identified as having additional support needs for literacy and numeracyTo Implement and provide out of class support for identified learners with social and emotional needs, developing resources to support social/study skills for learners in the curriculum area/sTo contribute to the planning, differentiation and target setting for learners needs with curriculum staff, SSTs and the wider Student Support and Learning Support teamsTo record, review and adapt strategies throughout the academic year using student h and other college systems and monitor the quality of SMART targets for area of responsibilityTo promote equality and integration for VI/HI learners with curriculum and the wider collegeTo take a lead advisory role in utilising a variety of assistive technology, specialist software to support learners with the use of specialist equipment and software and promote independenceTo support the applications process for prospective students and ensure that all required information is made available, liaising with parents/carers, previous schools/colleges and external agenciesTo support the Learning Support Manager, Learning Support Coordinators and Learning Support Officers to carry out Healthcare Plans, PEEPs, exam access concessions and specialist equipment and software are in placeTo work closely with the Learning Support Manager and Learning Support Coordinator to review support for learners based on assessment evidence, the EHCP and High Needs Funding, to put a staffing plan in place to meet individual needs within the curriculum area/sTo advise and guide the Inclusive Learning Assistants working within the Programme Area/s, support peer mentoring of new staff, and feedback to the Learning Support Coordinators regarding meeting KPIs To support learners with personal care and medical needs including administration of medication where indicated in their Healthcare PlanTo provide electronic or manual notetaking as required To support the process in place for Exam Access Arrangements, helping gather tutor evidence and attendance by learners to EAA assessment meetingsTo develop and assist the integration of students by supporting the transition process and enrichment activitiesTo develop and adapt accessible resources and materials including VI/HI accessible resources for learners prior to lessons to maximise all learning opportunitiesTo develop positive working practices with external agencies in order to gather accurate information to inform learning supportTo engage in continuous professional developmentAny other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseQualificationsEssential CriteriaLevel 2 (GCSE A* - C) in English and Maths.A recognised Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent or willingness to work towards this Desirable CriteriaPTLLSFirst Aid CertificateProfessional Note Taking qualification BSL qualification How Identified: ApplicationExperienceEssential CriteriaExperience of working with young peopleExperience of working with individuals with Learning Difficulties and / or DisabilitiesExperience of working with internal and external colleagues, teams and agencies Experience of providing additional support in a learning environmentExperience of providing additional support for Literacy and / or NumeracyExperience of developing resources for LDD and SEND leaners Desirable CriteriaExperience of learners with personal care needs and / or medical conditionsExperience of providing visual and hearing sensory supportExperience of note taking to support learningHow Identified: Application/InterviewSpecialist KnowledgeEssential CriteriaKnowledge of SEND and EHCPs and the care planning process Knowledge of providing quality support to learners within the four areas of need (Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory and Physical Needs)Knowledge of the support needs of learners with Learning Difficulties and / or DisabilitiesKnowledge of Specific Learning Difficulties such as Autism and DyslexiaEffective interpersonal and communication skills for working with learners and their families, education professionalsPlan and produce quality learning resources to support learners to overcome barriers to learningAbility to self-evaluate and make necessary adaptations to own practice, and confident in making suggestions and supporting othersDesirable CriteriaKnowledge of supporting learning with sensory impairment.Knowledge of Assistive Technology and software How Identified: Application/InterviewIT SkillsEssential CriteriaIntermediate ability to use Microsoft Office applications and willing to undertake training appropriate to roleWilling to undertake any software training relevant to role Desirable CriteriaExperience of student records system, electronic ILPs, PromonitorHow Identified: Application/Interview