Learner Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,107.74 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3DG |
| Company: | Hull College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3727-MO1057382KinLSA |
Summary
Learner Support Assistant
Hull
Salary: £15,107.74 per annum
28.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
As our Learner Support Assistant, you will provide a high quality and confidential customer-focussed support service to learners with additional learner support needs, working closely with the wider learner services department to ensure the service meets the needs of learners. All additional support will be provided in line with the Assessment of Need, and will include support, in and out of class, including some areas of personal assistance if required. The LSA will work alongside curriculum staff to provide additional support within a managed classroom environment.
The post holder will enable learners to study independently and achieve their learning goals. The LSA will work collaboratively with their Team Leader and curriculum staff to meet the needs of learners who have identified learning needs.
Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.
As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.
While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.
Responsibilities of our Learner Support Assistant:
To support learners with additional learning needs to access the college sites and services, andintegrate into their learning environment
To support learners with neuro-diverse and complex needs with strategies to enable independentlearning and study
To support academic staff with appropriate information, advice and guidance to ensure adherenceto the assessment of need/pen portrait/EHCP and the role of learner support assistant
To work closely with academic staff and the wider learner & customer services department as ateam to provide reasonable adjustment for learners with additional needs
To assist learners who have personal care needs in line with HCUK guidelines
To record daily support records in a timely manner and attend relevant staff meetings with theTeam Leader, SEND Co-ordinator and/or Director of Learner & Customer Services
To provide relevant information and assist Team Leaders with monitoring and identifying learnerneed where necessary
What we’re looking for in our Learner Support Assistant:
GCSE English & Maths Grade C or equivalent
An understanding of the additional learning support needs of learners
Accessing and navigating confidently around college ICT systems
Confident, approachable and friendly disposition with strong interpersonal skills
Creates a positive image of the college through the delivery of high quality customer focussed service
Work successfully with colleagues at all levels of an organisation to achieve results
Receive, store and transmit information (written, electronic, oral), and to understand and convey information which might be sensitive, and/or need careful explanation or interpretation in a timely manner
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Learner Support Assistant please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Please note this post is subject to regulated activity
Hull
Salary: £15,107.74 per annum
28.5 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
As our Learner Support Assistant, you will provide a high quality and confidential customer-focussed support service to learners with additional learner support needs, working closely with the wider learner services department to ensure the service meets the needs of learners. All additional support will be provided in line with the Assessment of Need, and will include support, in and out of class, including some areas of personal assistance if required. The LSA will work alongside curriculum staff to provide additional support within a managed classroom environment.
The post holder will enable learners to study independently and achieve their learning goals. The LSA will work collaboratively with their Team Leader and curriculum staff to meet the needs of learners who have identified learning needs.
Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.
As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.
While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.
Responsibilities of our Learner Support Assistant:
To support learners with additional learning needs to access the college sites and services, andintegrate into their learning environment
To support learners with neuro-diverse and complex needs with strategies to enable independentlearning and study
To support academic staff with appropriate information, advice and guidance to ensure adherenceto the assessment of need/pen portrait/EHCP and the role of learner support assistant
To work closely with academic staff and the wider learner & customer services department as ateam to provide reasonable adjustment for learners with additional needs
To assist learners who have personal care needs in line with HCUK guidelines
To record daily support records in a timely manner and attend relevant staff meetings with theTeam Leader, SEND Co-ordinator and/or Director of Learner & Customer Services
To provide relevant information and assist Team Leaders with monitoring and identifying learnerneed where necessary
What we’re looking for in our Learner Support Assistant:
GCSE English & Maths Grade C or equivalent
An understanding of the additional learning support needs of learners
Accessing and navigating confidently around college ICT systems
Confident, approachable and friendly disposition with strong interpersonal skills
Creates a positive image of the college through the delivery of high quality customer focussed service
Work successfully with colleagues at all levels of an organisation to achieve results
Receive, store and transmit information (written, electronic, oral), and to understand and convey information which might be sensitive, and/or need careful explanation or interpretation in a timely manner
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Learner Support Assistant please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Please note this post is subject to regulated activity