Sessional Learning Support Assistant - Redhill, United Kingdom - Morgan Hunt Recruitment

Morgan Hunt Recruitment

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Redhill, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are recruiting for a new role of Learning Support Assistant at the College.

We are looking to recruit at leat 3/4 LSAs as we need this in our Supported Leaning Department and need someone to start ASAP.

The purpose of this role is to help students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to participate fully in the college experience and to achieve their learning goals.

The post holder will be expected to work within the framework of detailed learningand assessment plans drawn up and monitored by lecturers.

The post will also involve supervising students and assisting with the preparation of learning resources and practical equipment and facilities, under the direction of lecturers or tutors.

Key Accountabilities:

To assist on the range of programmes where students need support
To work with designated students, in groups or on an individual basis, in accordance with their learning and learning support plans.

This may include assisting with:

The practice and development of literacy/numeracy needs embedded within the courses
The development of practical skills
Travel training
Enabling students to be independent
Enabling students to develop social skills and appropriate behaviour
To provide individualised support for designated students to meet their learning support needs, including, as appropriate:
Establishing new ways of communicating with the student
Enabling the student to access materials and information for study Taking notes, where the student's needs necessitate this
Transcribing resources to make them accessible for student's needs
Signing or interpreting
Enabling the student to use specialist equipment
Assisting the College and/or Tutor, under direction,to facilitate physical access for the student to all aspects of the programme of learning
To take responsibility for designated students additional learning support needs as directed by the line manager or Tutor and to maintain appropriate levels of supervision at all times
To attend students' work experience placements, where required, and enable students in their work experience activities
To assist in the assessment process, by profiling competencies and recording achievements in liaison with Tutors
To maintain appropriate records of students' attendance and progress, including registers, learning agreements, learning support plans and audible records of the level of support provided to individual groups of students
To assist the Tutor to prepare and maintain the learning environment and practical equipment for use in students' learning, including cleaning equipment as necessary
To assist the Tutor to arrange student visits, including booking minibuses, preparing booking forms and driving and accompanying students as required (specifically for LSA's in Life Skills)
To provide emergency cover for Lecturers under guidance of the relevant Head of Department and your line Manager, e.g. for unexpected sickness (any periods of extended cover to be approved by Page 2 of 3 HOD and Line Manager beforehand and relevant teachingqualifications confirmed) and also with the agreement of the LSA
To attend meetings appropriate to the LSA role and contribute to team planning activities
To maintain appropriate standards regarding confidentiality
To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team liaising with staff as appropriate and with parents under direction Personal Competencies

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed onmerit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.