SEN Learning Support Assistant: Empower Independence

Orchard Hill College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Orchard Hill College is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support learners through educational, personal care and therapy programmes. You will assist students during lessons and breaks, promoting independence and communication as directed by the Lecturer.

You will help maintain health and wellbeing and uphold safeguarding commitments. Working pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks), 8.45 am - 4.30 pm Mon-Thu and 8.45 am - 4.15 pm Fri.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maths Level 1 and English Level 2 qualifications or be willing to enrol on a functional skills course within your first year and complete the course within 2 years.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience of working with or caring for children or adults who have barriers to learning and/or SEN.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the mentality that students can and do achieve.
• Follow instructions and guidance from the Classroom Lecturer to provide support for students reinforcing their learning and independence.
• Encourage students to progress to their chosen career destination, gain greater independence at home and promote community-based learning.
• Support the health and wellbeing of learners, including basic first aid and administration of PRN medications where required.
• Follow Health and Safety policies to ensure the safety of learners and staff; work effectively within a team.

Education

Maths (Level 1)

English (Level 2)

Job description

Orchard Hill College is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support learners through educational, personal care and therapy programmes. You will assist students during lessons and breaks, promoting independence and communication as directed by the Lecturer.

You will help maintain health and wellbeing and uphold safeguarding commitments. Working pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only (36 weeks), 8.45 am - 4.30 pm Mon-Thu and 8.45 am - 4.15 pm Fri.