Learner Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10,073 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 52 week contract |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Willow Green CIO |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Explore 2 p/t |
Summary
Join our growing team as a Learner Support Assistant
Role Summary
Responsible for supporting in the effective running of your service area, you will
be required to support in the delivery and assessment of learners
with additional needs. This will include supporting in the production of adaptive
resources as directed by the class tutor. You will be required to
support the delivery of literacy interventions and have experience in or be
willing to learn how to support young people with early reading needs. Your
observations of tasks and feedback on assessment materials and the practical
delivery of sessions will be considered when making termly and annual progress
decisions. You will actively promote the ongoing outcomes towards the
Preparation for Adulthood framework outcomes of the young adults
you support. You will have experience in and competent in using assessment
recording systems such as Evidence for Learning.
Responsibilities:
1. To deliver individual or small group literacy interventions following either
the Phonics for SEN or That Reading Thing curriculums.
2. Support in the running of initial, diagnostic, baseline assessments as well
as the monitoring and recording of any ongoing assessments in your area.
3. Collaborate with the directed tutor to conduct regular reviews;
record, track, monitor and report on client progress and complete
evaluations via the use of Evidence for Learning.
4. To support learners as directed in the detailed Curriculum Maps for
individuals and whole class.
5. To help prepare appropriate learning and assessment materials.
6. To identify opportunities for learners to demonstrate competence
and collect evidence.
7. To identify valid and sufficient evidence and sources of evidence to meet
national standards.
8. To support in the delivery of session where the tutor has
implemented a variety of styles.
9. To individualise learning, adapting, and differentiating support for all
learners.
10. To maximise learning, acting in accordance with the clear instructions of
the class tutor.
11. To accurately assess and record learners additional support
requirements, building on their Adult Social Care Support Plans.
12. To report and log incidents allowing a comprehensive case of additional
support to be compiled.
13. To comply with Safeguarding and Prevent policy and procedures at all
times, ensuring the safety of all clients.
14. To provide a positive role model for all learners and act as a Learning
Support Assistant adhering to protocols and behaviours as outlined in the
Teaching Assistant Standards.
15. To support the delivery of our enrichment Creative Curriculum and Sports
activities to enhance the client experience of college life.
16. To motivate, always advise and support clients.
17. To work as part of a team sharing ideas and experiences.
18. To promote and maintain a stimulating, progressive classroom
environment.
19. To demonstrate consistent confidentiality in all matters concerning
learners/ clients.
20. To take responsibility for learners when taking part in off-site
activities.
21. To take responsibility for maintaining Health & Safety on and off site,
undertaking relevant risk assessment activity.
22. To participate in observation systems to quality assure Teaching, Learning
and Assessment.
23. To take part in all mandatory training and CPD opportunities as required.
24. To support the vision and values of Willow Green and promote equality and
diversity.
25. To be flexible and easily able to adapt to changes in duties, routine and
circumstances.
26. To accept the daily fluctuations within the organisation and support
requirements of clients.
27. To represent Willow Green CIO in a positive light adhering to all aspects of
our Code of Conduct.
Interested in applying? Then email info@willowgreencio.co.uk for an application form.
Role Summary
Responsible for supporting in the effective running of your service area, you will
be required to support in the delivery and assessment of learners
with additional needs. This will include supporting in the production of adaptive
resources as directed by the class tutor. You will be required to
support the delivery of literacy interventions and have experience in or be
willing to learn how to support young people with early reading needs. Your
observations of tasks and feedback on assessment materials and the practical
delivery of sessions will be considered when making termly and annual progress
decisions. You will actively promote the ongoing outcomes towards the
Preparation for Adulthood framework outcomes of the young adults
you support. You will have experience in and competent in using assessment
recording systems such as Evidence for Learning.
Responsibilities:
1. To deliver individual or small group literacy interventions following either
the Phonics for SEN or That Reading Thing curriculums.
2. Support in the running of initial, diagnostic, baseline assessments as well
as the monitoring and recording of any ongoing assessments in your area.
3. Collaborate with the directed tutor to conduct regular reviews;
record, track, monitor and report on client progress and complete
evaluations via the use of Evidence for Learning.
4. To support learners as directed in the detailed Curriculum Maps for
individuals and whole class.
5. To help prepare appropriate learning and assessment materials.
6. To identify opportunities for learners to demonstrate competence
and collect evidence.
7. To identify valid and sufficient evidence and sources of evidence to meet
national standards.
8. To support in the delivery of session where the tutor has
implemented a variety of styles.
9. To individualise learning, adapting, and differentiating support for all
learners.
10. To maximise learning, acting in accordance with the clear instructions of
the class tutor.
11. To accurately assess and record learners additional support
requirements, building on their Adult Social Care Support Plans.
12. To report and log incidents allowing a comprehensive case of additional
support to be compiled.
13. To comply with Safeguarding and Prevent policy and procedures at all
times, ensuring the safety of all clients.
14. To provide a positive role model for all learners and act as a Learning
Support Assistant adhering to protocols and behaviours as outlined in the
Teaching Assistant Standards.
15. To support the delivery of our enrichment Creative Curriculum and Sports
activities to enhance the client experience of college life.
16. To motivate, always advise and support clients.
17. To work as part of a team sharing ideas and experiences.
18. To promote and maintain a stimulating, progressive classroom
environment.
19. To demonstrate consistent confidentiality in all matters concerning
learners/ clients.
20. To take responsibility for learners when taking part in off-site
activities.
21. To take responsibility for maintaining Health & Safety on and off site,
undertaking relevant risk assessment activity.
22. To participate in observation systems to quality assure Teaching, Learning
and Assessment.
23. To take part in all mandatory training and CPD opportunities as required.
24. To support the vision and values of Willow Green and promote equality and
diversity.
25. To be flexible and easily able to adapt to changes in duties, routine and
circumstances.
26. To accept the daily fluctuations within the organisation and support
requirements of clients.
27. To represent Willow Green CIO in a positive light adhering to all aspects of
our Code of Conduct.
Interested in applying? Then email info@willowgreencio.co.uk for an application form.
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