SEND Learning Support Assistant — Empower Students (Bootle)

SWRAC; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Casual dress

Additional leave

Job summary

SWRAC inBootle, England, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help young adults with SEND in classroom and group settings. You will provide one-to-one and group support, act as scribe/reader/invigilator, and assist ILPs and travel training while promoting independence.

Role is full-time, on-site at the Bootle centre. Level 2 Maths/English and related qualifications are required or desirable. DBS checks are part of our safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Level 2/3 Qualification in learning support or equivalent (desirable).
• Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools.
• Award in Education (desirable).
• ELSA experience (desirable).
• Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND.
• Awareness of disabilities.
• Ability to relate well to children and vulnerable young adults.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings.

Responsibilities

• 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 support students during breaks
• 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 that are reasonably requested by management and are appropriate to the role.

Job description

SWRAC inBootle, England, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help young adults with SEND in classroom and group settings. You will provide one-to-one and group support, act as scribe/reader/invigilator, and assist ILPs and travel training while promoting independence.

Role is full-time, on-site at the Bootle centre. Level 2 Maths/English and related qualifications are required or desirable. DBS checks are part of our safeguarding commitments.