Senior Learning Support Assistant

KittyLili Designs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Senior Learning and Care Support Assistants to provide essential support for students with profound and complex needs. In this vital role, you will design and implement Individual Care Plans, manage a team of Learning and Care Support Assistants, and ensure effective administration. Your expertise in manual handling, first aid, and medication administration will be crucial in fostering a safe and supportive environment for learners. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience providing specialist support for young people with complex needs.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision of specialist support for students with profound needs.
• Design and implement Individual Care Plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Manual Handling

First Aid

Safe Administration of Medication

Epilepsy Management

Anaphylaxis Management

Dysphasia Support

Diabetes Management

Administrative Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Training in Manual Handling

First Aid Certification

Job description

Senior Learning and Care Support Assistants

36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year to cover term times

Harrow Weald Campus

1 full permanent post; 1 fixed term post until July 2025

We are seeking to appoint two Senior Learning and Care Support Assistants (1 permanent and 1 fixed term post) to coordinate the provision of specialist support for students with profound and complex needs. Working closely with other team members and curriculum staff, you will design, develop and implement Individual Care Plans, risk assessments, and Individual Support Plans. You will also line manage a team of Learning and Care Support Assistants and ensure the completion of relevant administration.

You will need to be trained in Manual Handling, First Aid, Safe Administration of Medication, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Dysphasia, and Diabetes including the safe administration of Insulin. You will possess experience providing specialist support for young people and sound knowledge of effective support and intervention strategies for learners with Profound and Complex SEND. You will have experience of assessing children/young people to identify individual needs and have a good understanding of the range and types of interventions available. You will also possess strong administrative and organisational skills, be able to liaise effectively with staff across the College, and be able to lead a team effectively.

Closing date: 7th January 2025