Student Support Assistant (Primary station - Supportive Learning)

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme withem

Free onsite permit parking

Discounted bus travel (UNO)

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym and wellness treatments

Eye care vouchers and EAP

Mental health and wellbeing support

Adult Community Learning access

Staff development days and annualaw­Ar

Job summary

Oaklands College is seeking a term-time SEND support worker for the Supportive Learning team. You will assist 16–24 year olds with disabilities to meet EHCP targets and develop independent living skills, working with tutors and therapy staff.

You will help with personal care, mobility support, safeguarding, and documentation, ensuring accurate records and proactive communication with carers and tutors. Previous experience is essential and commitment to safeguarding is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
• A good standard of general education.

Responsibilities

• Set and review SMART targets from EHCP outcomes with session tutors.
• Support students with complex behaviours to reduce incidents and self-regulate.
• Assist students in classroom and practical activities, including SLT support.
• Contribute evidence of progress to EHCP reviews and help devise targets.
• Keep notes on students accurately on college software.
• Keep risk assessments current with personal tutor guidance.
• Administer medication under nursing team direction.
• Support personal care needs, from changing to prompting.
• Assist mobility, physio and daily exercise programmes, including wheelchair pushes.
• Help students develop independent living skills in the community.
• Follow safeguarding policy and pass on concerns promptly.
• Liaise with parents and carers and communicate with class tutors daily.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Use of own initiative

Microsoft Office

Managing multiple priorities

Education

General education standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A term-time SEND post in the Supportive Learning team at Oaklands College, covering three areas with one as the primary placement. The work is supporting 16 to 24 year olds with disabilities, learning difficulties and complex needs towards EHCP targets, behaviour goals and independent living. Needs and support levels vary by area, with Springfield carrying the heaviest personal care and medication load. Previous experience is essential.

What the job involves

• Work with session tutors to set and review SMART targets derived from students' EHCP outcomes
• Support students with complex behaviours to reduce incidents and self-regulate their emotions
• Assist students in classroom and practical activities, including support for speech and language needs with the therapy team
• Contribute evidence of progress to EHCP reviews and help devise new targets
• Keep notes and observations on students accurately recorded on college monitoring software
• Keep student risk assessments current with the personal tutor and follow their guidance
• Administer medication under the nursing team's direction and support students to manage their own medical needs, where applicable
• Support personal care needs, from full changing and hoisting to prompting
• Support mobility, physio and daily exercise programmes, including pushing wheelchairs off site
• Support students to develop independent living skills in the community
• Follow and apply the safeguarding policy, passing on concerns promptly
• Liaise with parents and carers and communicate daily with class tutors

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education

Experience

• Previous experience (essential)
• Commitment to high-quality work with adults with disabilities or learning difficulties

Skills & knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Use of own initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Managing multiple priorities effectively

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults

What’s offered

• Term-time only, with pro rata pay for the FTE
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Free onsite permit parking, discounted UNO bus travel and Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite gym and wellness treatments
• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters
• Access to Adult Community Learning courses
• Staff development days and annual awards