Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate are currently working with The Sandwell College Group recruiting for Learning Support Assistant positions at their Sandwell Site in West Bromwich and the Cadbury Site in Kings Norton.

We are holding an open day on the 1st July between 3pm at 7pm at 13 Bennetts Hill Birmingham B2 5RS, if you are interested pop down to meet the team and have a chat about the role

• Salary: 22,330 - 25,870 pro rata per annum
• Hours: Variable hours available (term time only)
• Contract: Fixed term contract until July 2025

Job Description:

You will support learners with Educational Special Needs and work to remove barriers to their education. This role is very varied and you will pride yourself on supporting learners in their personal care and ensuring they have continuous support in all aspects of their education. Learners have a variety of needs and requirements, including learners with complex needs, Social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural needs.

Job Role

• To Support learners in the Maths and English classroom in developing the core skills in the classroom this will include either 1:1 or small groups
• Attend support and vocational team meetings as appropriate to provide feedback on student progress and assist vocational tutors to differentiate learning and implement behavioural support plans
• Work closely with Learning Support Manager, lecturers in class, and/or workshops to ensure learners are receiving the correct support
• Keep relevant documentation as required, ensuring student progress is tracked and recorded and that all information is relayed back to the directorate Learning Support Manager and relevant vocational tutors as required.
• Assist with and support the personal care of learners in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Support learners in all aspects of personal care including changing and disposing of incontinence pads, changing soiled clothing, cleaning learners, manual handling of learners e.g. back to their wheelchair using mobility aids, using a hoist.
• Carry out the supervision of learners before and after class, including breaks and dinner times and end of day duties.
• The ability to safely carry out physical tasks of supporting learning in and around college, including working offsite when necessary, personal care and supporting learners with mobility difficulties
• Support the transport arrangements for learners, including supporting non-ambulatory learners, and pushing of learners in wheelchairs who cannot self-propel
• Maintain a high level of awareness of individual needs of learners, including multi-cultural, social and behavioural needs, and preferred learning style
• To promote student independence, confidence, mental wellbeing and self-esteem
• To act as a scribe / invigilator for learners with special access arrangements
• Adapting learner materials where necessary and encouraging learners to participate in learning activities and provide feedback to learners.

Person Specification

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 subject qualification e.g. health and social care Level 2
• Must have at least GCSE in English and Maths to grade C or above, or a recognised equivalent qualification (FS L2), and current skill levels at L2 in Literacy, Language and Numeracy
• Experience in supporting learners, staff, family or clients with learning disabilities / learning difficulties / additional needs
• Demonstrate understanding of the wide range of needs that individuals may experience, including Autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional difficulties, complex needs and managing medical activities
• Knowledge of core skills needed in the classroom to support learners with their achievements and aspirations

Important Notice:

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

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