SEND Learning Support Assistant: One-to-One & Small Groups

Itchen Sixth Form College; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site gym

Nursery facilities

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Itchen Sixth Form College is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support team. The role focuses on delivering tailored support to students with SEND to foster independence and academic progress, either one-to-one or in small groups.

The successful candidate will be a keyworker for several high-need students, with duties aligned to safeguarding and inclusive learning practices in a busy college setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people with SEND in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Experience delivering individual support sessions, group sessions and in-class support.
• Experience mentoring or tutoring individual students.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn safeguarding of young people.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support the Learning Support team to help students with SEND achieve retention and progress.
• To support and facilitate independent learning for students with SEND.
• Deliver one-to-one, small group and in-class support to learners with SEND.

Skills

SEND experience

One-to-one support

Group support

Student mentoring

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Itchen Sixth Form College is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support team. The role focuses on delivering tailored support to students with SEND to foster independence and academic progress, either one-to-one or in small groups.

The successful candidate will be a keyworker for several high-need students, with duties aligned to safeguarding and inclusive learning practices in a busy college setting.