Learning Support Assistant - Worcester, United Kingdom - New College Worcester

New College Worcester

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Worcester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Ref:
AS200/1123

Salary:

SCP - 6, £21,575 - £21,968 fte

Pro rata:
£18,537 - £18,874 (TTO for 37 hours per week)

Pro rata:
£12,630 - £12,753 (TTO for 25 hours per week)

Hours:

Term Time Only - between the hours of 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Closing Date:

10am on Tuesday 12th December 2023

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON:

Friday 15th December 2023

Purpose of the Job:

To support students, individually or in group, to develop effective study and organisational skills and to instil, practise and encourage good standards of behaviour.

NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER (NCW):

New College Worcester is a nationally regarded non-maintained special school, devoted to the education of visually impaired young people aged

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS / PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANTS (LSA / PCA)

(ref:
AS200/1123) All roles for this position are term time only and will be worked between the hours of 08.00 and 17.00, Monday to Friday**
Main Tasks:

To work with a student, possibly on a one
to
one basis, in order to:
develop an understanding of the special needs of the student concerned,

- explain the requirements for effective social skills within a College context,
- to develop study and organisational skills,
- to develop and implement strategies to encourage good behaviour.

To work with students in class, to support them in practising and reinforcing their study, organisational and social skills.
Many of our students use braille as their medium of work and so a willingness to learn braille is expected. Similarly, many students use access technology such as speech software and here, a willingness to learn how to support these methods of work are expected.
To keep the student on task and to build motivation, to encourage the inclusion of all students within the class.
To escort the student from and to the residential house, where required, to support effective preparation for College and for after College activities and to further practise and develop effective social skills.
To communicate effectively with students' Form Tutors, teachers and Houseparents.
Where appropriate, to act as liaison between the students and members of staff.
To be involved in keeping records and evaluation of the student's programme.
To work as part of the team in relation to an individual student, liaising, advising and consulting where appropriate.
To be aware of College policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality.
To identify personal inservice needs and to attend appropriate internal and external inservice training.
To complete a First Aid Course.
To participate in trips and visits beyond NCW, offering support for students whilst learning beyond the campus.
To establish supportive relationships with the student concerned and to encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students.
To assist with lunch and breaktime supervision of students on a rota basis.
To work independently with specific children on specific tasks and activities. To oversee, manage and supervise those students undertaking lesson activities independently on an occasional basis, under the overall responsibility of the teacher.
To assist with the physical and medical needs of students requiring specialist personal hygiene, selfcare (including incontinence) and to manage the physical needs of young people with regard to health and safety as required.
To attend to the physical and medical needs of students requiring specialist care, for example assisting with one
to

one feeding, administering medication etc.

To meet the mobility needs of students assisting in the use of a wheelchair/hoist, ensuring compliance with safe lifting procedures and associated training (under the guidance of students' Physiotherapist/ Occupational Therapist or other health professional).

To assist with the physical and medical needs of students requiring specialist care, for example following physiotherapy, sports therapy or occupational therapy programmes under the direction of appropriate agencies.

To assess, monitor and record student progress, health, behaviour and general wellbeing. To feedback any information (including concerns) regarding the wellbeing, health and educational needs of children to the appropriate senior member of staff ie LSA Coordinator, SL: Student Wellbeing, SENCo, Nurse, Principal.

Any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post and under the reasonable direction of the Principal.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

NCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is conditional on an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

Safeguarding Children:

NCW is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of students at the College. You are responsible for adhering to the College's policies on Child Protection and for