Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistants

The Additional Learning Support team in Luton are looking for Hourly Paid Learning Support Assistants to join our highly successful team. The Additional Learning Support team provides a range of support for students with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities, to enable them to access the educational and personal development opportunities offered by the college.

You will be supporting learners in the classroom and assisting teaching staff to meet the diverse needs of learners in a range of practical and theory-based classes. A creative, learner-focused approach is required as you will need to build a good rapport with students who may struggle with self-esteem and confidence, helping them to develop new skills and grasp new ideas.

You will work collaboratively with curriculum-based colleagues to help remove barriers to students' learning and must be able to work well within a team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with students as well as their parents/carers. Keeping accurate records is essential as you will be supporting to gather information about student progress for Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) review meetings.

Ideally you will be educated to at least Level 3 and have some experience of working with young people and/or adults with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

The roles are based at our campuses in Luton. The working hours for this role can vary and this will be discussed in more detail at the interview stage.

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking and a generous pension scheme.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the effective and efficient organisation and administration of initial and diagnostic assessments and communicate results to students and colleagues.

• Assist teaching staff to devise and implement individual learning plans to ensure that each student has a support programme and appropriate incremental learning targets.

• Work with teaching staff to ensure that additional learning support strategies are integrated into the planning and delivery of learning programmes.

• Provide learning support for students through small group and in-class delivery to facilitate the learning process.

• Monitor students' progress against agreed targets, using appropriate assessment tools as specified within the College tutorial framework.

• Maintain records of student attendance and progress and provide relevant information for teaching staff, managers and external agencies as required.

• Participate in careers events and marketing activities and contribute to the admissions and interviewing process for prospective students.

• Supervise students in all contexts on the premises and elsewhere when out on exteral activities.

• When appropriate, provide personal support for students with physical disabilities and learning difficulties to enable them to fully participate in the learning process.

GENERAL AND COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Participate actively and flexibly in a range of College-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment and marketing events and staff and student activities.

· Participate in training and team development activities, to update skills and knowledge.

· All employees have a general duty in law to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

· Understand and be committed to the Health and Safety Policy statement and the safety priorities and be aware of his/her contribution to such priorities.

· Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery;

· Be familiar with and promote the Equality and Diversity Policy.

· Be familiar with Safeguarding requirements as outlined in the Safeguarding Policy and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

· Undertake such additional duties or projects as the Principal or line manager may determine from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.