Learning Support Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Health Education England

Health Education England

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Following approval from the Department of Education, NHSE was awarded funding to develop a NHS National Supported Internship programme for young people with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD) as well as Autism.

This very unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to support students with their education within this Supported Internship programme.

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work closely with our Tutors in delivering the educational outcomes of Employability and Functional skills qualifications

The post holder will be a confident communicator with students who have a range of learning disabilities and have recent extensive experience in supporting the education of students with SEN on a 1 to 1 basis in the classroom.

A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role.

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the post holder will be required to work at various sites across the North East.

The Learning Support Assistant's main duties will include supporting delivery of bespoke Employability training and functional skills to interns, supporting the delivery of sessions in a classroom setting.

Maintaining weekly individual records for each student that meet inspection requirements, is also a part of this role.

The LSA will:

Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis in the classroom
Providing targeted support outside of the classroom such as the intern's placement
Work on differentiated activities with groups of students
Liaise with the tutor to deliver SEN provision
Support the development of social/emotional skills of the Project Choice students
Work with tutors to monitor progress of pupils

We are a growing but supportive team who strive to make change and opportunities for others. NHSE is a friendly and high performing organisation.

Ultimately, our key focus is to make NHSE the best place to work for all our staff involving our commitment to your development and promoting the health and wellbeing of staff in a fair and supportive environment.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 3 with a full-time starting salary of £22,816, with a pay step increase after 2 years' service.