SEND Learning Support Assistant - Personal Care & Education

Queen Alexandra College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, Birmingham, seeks a Learning Support Assistant (Male) to provide high-quality learning, pastoral and personal care support to students with SEND. The role covers classroom support and assistance with daily living, including personal care where required.

The post is full-time (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with full training and ongoing support provided. You will report to LSA Managers and work within the Learning Support department.

Qualifications

• This role requires a male LSA due to our current student cohort and personal/intimate care needs.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Recognising & Recording progress of students against their targets.
• Understand Curriculum area and methods to evidence progress (photos, videos, witness statements).
• Participate in team meetings.
• Adaptable approach to different learning styles of our students.
• Understand disability theory and its practical implementation to engage students in learning.
• Adapt communication to develop a positive learning environment.
• Liaise with specialists (IT/SLT/Physio) and implement strategies.
• Support communication development (PECs/Makaton/BSL).
• Support Tutors to ensure classroom environment accommodates sensory or support needs.
• Assist Tutors in creating and preparing differentiated resources.

Job description

Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, Birmingham, seeks a Learning Support Assistant (Male) to provide high-quality learning, pastoral and personal care support to students with SEND. The role covers classroom support and assistance with daily living, including personal care where required.

The post is full-time (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with full training and ongoing support provided. You will report to LSA Managers and work within the Learning Support department.