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South West Regional Assessment Centre Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Job summary

South West Regional Assessment Centre Limited is seeking Learning Support Assistants (One-to-One) at our Widnes Centre to help young adults with SEND achieve their ILP targets and participate in learning activities.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a 30-minute lunch, and may involve other centres as needed. DBS checks will be required, and duties include supporting travel training and work placements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND in classroom settings.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and group support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with LDD/SEND in various classroom settings.
• Provide one-to-one support as directed by the Head of Learning or tutor.
• Support learners to access ILPs and monitor targets.
• Act as scribe/reader/invigilator as required.
• accompany learners on work experience and outings as needed.
• Keep records for the role and report progress.
• Work with the team to ensure learner needs are met.

Skills

One-to-one support

Scribe/reader/invigilator

ILP coordination

Risk assessment awareness

Learner support

Education

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

At SWRAC, we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience to BE resilient, confident & independent, to GROW into education, employment or meaningful activity, LIVE healthily, BE active & responsible citizens and BE safe.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (One-to-One) to join our friendly team at our Widnes Centre and help make a positive difference to the lives of young adults with SEND. However, there may be a requirement to work at other centres from time to time.

This is a full-time role working from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (with 30 minutes lunch break).

Job Description

• - To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
• - To provide one-to-one support as directed by the Head of Learning or the class tutor
• - Provide learning support within a group and on an individual basis
• - To act as a scribe/reader/exam invigilator as required
• - To contribute to learners' ILPs
• - To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
• - To be aware of individual learners’ risk assessments and needs
• - To support learners to access transport and with travel training_
• - To accompany learners during work experience placements, both on and off-site
• - Accompany learners on outings, visits, community and recreational activities
• - Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible.
• - Keep records associated with the support role.
• - To undertake any other duties relevant to the role as required

SWRAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• - Additional leave
• - Cycle to work scheme
• - On-site parking
• - Private medical insurance

Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

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