Senior Learning Assistant — Remote Learning & Autism Support

Kisimul Group; Retford, Thorney; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Calman College in Retford is seeking a Senior Learning Assistant to support autistic young people with complex learning needs in an integrated educational setting. This role involves coordinating remote learning programmes and advising tutors and leaders on learner progress and engagement.

Previous experience of supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and who are autistic would be essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Observing pupils' performance and using school systems to evaluate learning activities for individuals and groups, providing feedback on progress.
• Assisting with designing and carrying out programmes devised by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing small group or teaching cover activity with assigned pupils.
• Mentor, role model and support new staff with induction and competencies development.
• Appropriately support pupils to manage their behaviour in line with identified plans and processes.
• Support pupils to develop their communication skills.
• Take on responsibility for additional tasks such as medication, first aid, inductions, rotas, lunchtime co-ordination.
• Complete documentation and reports within set timeframes and mentor staff to develop their knowledge and skills.

Job description

Calman College in Retford is seeking a Senior Learning Assistant to support autistic young people with complex learning needs in an integrated educational setting. This role involves coordinating remote learning programmes and advising tutors and leaders on learner progress and engagement.

Previous experience of supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and who are autistic would be essential.