JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Learning Support Assistant

STATUS: Fixed Term

SALARY: Scale F- Full time, full year equivalent £18,579-

£20,998- Term Time Salary (£14,815.31-£16,744.28)

HOURS:

DEPARTMENT:

CAMPUS:
1 Full Time-37 hours per week-
JOB PURPOSE: To enable students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) to access
1 Part
the curriculum as fully as possible, Timea-22
through Hoursprogramme
planned per week of learning support in order that
they participate in all aspects of college life, supporting them to work towards their desired
Additional
outcomes, achieving their learning goalsLearning Support
and potential.

Langley
The main responsibilities and duties of this post include:

To work under the direction and supervision of the Learning Support Manager and lecturers to assist
with teaching, learning and associated activities in accordance with college policies, procedures and
individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This may include supporting whole classes;
working with individuals and small groups of pupils; assisting with planning, delivery, and evaluation
of learning activities; working closely with pastoral and welfare staff in supporting students to overcome
learning, physical or emotional boundaries.
To provide educational and mentoring support for students in their chosen courses with Special
Educational Needs and EHCPs including English and Maths support.
Learning Support Assistants will support students in a variety of ways according to need which include:

1. Understanding and adhering to individual EHC plans, working towards Outcomes, and supporting
with provision to ensure our learners can achieve their aspirations, whilst working towards
adulthood and independence

2. Assisting with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the class learning activities, including
identifying how students can be best supported

3. Effectively deliver support to students using ICT this may include some distance learning

4. Working with students inside and outside of the classroom environment

5. Monitoring and supervising individuals or small groups of students

6. To promote the development of positive relationships and acceptable behaviour in accordance

with college policy
7. To promote, observe and report on student performance and development, using assessment
strategies to contribute to successful completion of their course.

8. Assist with record keeping associated with individual students

9. Assisting and in some cases be responsible (if working on a 1:1 basis) for equipment used by
individual students

10. Assisting learners with planning and structuring written and practical assignments

11. Support with preparing for examinations

12. Assisting learners to develop English, mathematics, and ICT skills

13. Supporting with assessment on vocational programmes

14. Preparing/ adapting learning materials and equipment when required

15. Supervising students on educational visits and work placements

16. Supporting students in using specialist equipment and resources to assist learning

17. Assisting students with reading, note taking and to transcribe work

The right candidate for this role will:

• Have a can-do attitude and a positive outlook

• Be able to build positive rapport with both students and other staff members
• Have flexibility in working with a range of students across various curriculum departments
• Be willing to give new challenges a go and seek personal development
• Have some experience in working with children or young adults, ideally in an educational setting.

Note

The post will be based at one of the current College campuses, but the duties of the job may
enquire the post holder to work at any College campus or other location connected with the work
of the College. Travel between the college’s main campuses will form a requisite part of this post.

It is the College’s policy to establish and maintain a Risk Register and a Risk Management
Policy. It is a condition of your employment that you become aware of these documents and that
you follow the objectives and procedures of good risk management in your areas of work.

The post holder is required to have a commitment to:

• The continuing development and implementation of the College’s Diversity & Equality
Policy.
• The management of risk within the College
• The health and safety of staff, students, and visitors in general and the College’s
policies and procedures.
• The principles and procedures set out in the College’s Safeguarding and Child
Protection Policy.
• The principles and procedures set out in the College’s Data Protection Policy
 PERSON SPECIFICATION
Learning Support Assistant

Essential Desirable Source of

Evidence
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Evidence of Key skills, Number, Communication and ICT ✓ AF

to level 2 standard e.g., GCSE/ O’ level standard.

Relevant qualifications/ staff development and ✓ AF/IV

experience of working with people with learning
difficulties including Asperger Syndrome/Autism, ADHD,
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia among others.

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working within an educational/support ✓ IV

environment.

Good organisational, administrative, and planning skills ✓ IV

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

A strong commitment to the academic and personal ✓ AF/IV

development of students with a range of additional needs.

A commitment and willingness to undertake training ✓ IV

Good Communication Skills ✓ IV

Enthusiasm and sense of humour ✓ IV

Capable of maintaining flexible and structured routines as ✓ IV

required

A commitment to making a positive contribution to team ✓ IV

activities and developments

Able to use initiative and common sense ✓ IV

Ability to accept responsibility and be able to think ahead ✓ AF/IV

An open-minded approach to the way in which other ✓ IV

people think

Ability to meet the physical demands of the post e.g., ✓ AF/IV

providing physical support for those with mobility
difficulties

Evidence of all the elements marked AF or AF/IV must be present in the application form to be
shortlisted for an interview

All the elements marked IV will be assessed at interview

All the elements marked AF/IV will also be assessed at interview