Learning Support Assistant

Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Epping Forest, London

Hours:

35 hours per week (Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 08:45 – 16:30pm and Wed 08:45 – 3:15pm) Rate: £19.91 per hour Contract Type:
Full time, Long term

Job Description We require LSAs who will be able to support predominantly in Mainstream, supporting learners in specialist subject areas across the college and English and Maths FS to GCSE levels. To work as part of the Supported Learning Team to support and include learners with learning difficulties, disabilities and other barriers to learning within the curriculum.
• To support the quality of teaching and learning in the curriculum areas.
• To support progress and attainment of identified learners with additional SEND/EHCPs to achieve success on their course of study.
• To promote the highest level of independence for each student, whilst ensuring they are at all times in a safe and healthy environment. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In common with all other staff: 1.1 To support the College's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives. 1.2 To implement the College's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; sex, race, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy/maternity, gender reassignment status, marriage/civil partnership status. 1.3 To take responsibility for one's own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities.

1.4 To implement the College's safeguarding policies and practices. 1.5 To implement your health and safety responsibility in line with the College's Health and Safety policy. 1.6 To contribute to the College's commitment to continuous improvement as identified in the College's quality assurance systems. 1.7 To ensure that data is handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulations. In common with all other staff: 2.1 To participate in College-wide projects and tasks.

2.2 To work in other support services areas to meet the specific needs of workload peaks. 2.3 Such other duties of a similar nature commensurate with the grade as may be required from time to time. This may/will require working in other campuses of the College. Particular to the Post: 3.1 To adhere to relevant staff policies and the college's professional code of conduct and to always perform your duties in a professional manner being mindful of confidentiality as appropriate.

3.2 Work closely with teachers, to ensure that the support needs of learners are met. Supporting learners in the classroom, workshop environments and one to one. To undertake reading, scribing, IT support, personal care and the preparation & adaption of learning materials as appropriate to individual learner needs. 3.3 Escorting learners who are required to undertake college based tasks “off site” so they may be supported in their activities to work towards independence.

3.4 Assistance with transport duties if required for learners with transport needs. 3.5 Being flexible about supporting learners outside of timetabled hours when required; such as invigilating exams, supervising breaks where there has been challenging behaviour, going on trips with learners with potential mobility issues. 3.6 Attending meetings with the Senior Support Workers, Senior Support for Behaviour, Supported Learning SCM, Supported Learning Team and Curriculum Teams to discuss monitoring of learners and to provide summary reports for managers.

3.7 Liaise with the Senior Support Workers, SEND and Supported Learning SCMs and the Senior Support for Behaviour regarding the learners you work with. 3.8 Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of learners general and specific…