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TCHC is looking for an inspiring individual with a real passion for supporting young people in education. Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have learning differences? Do you feel that young people deserve an opportunity to develop their skills, and abilities and have the best chance to succeed? Are you enthusiastic, determined, and resilient and have effective communication skills? Can you solve problems by thinking of solutions? Are you someone who can work in different settings to support learners both practical and classroom-based? Do you have experience working in the construction trade or have basic DIY skills? (desirable but not essential). TCHC is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will be creative and engaging to enable individual learners to achieve their qualifications and develop their skills while learning. Working with individuals who may present challenges, your support will be patient while demonstrating empathy and strategies to ensure individuals achieve their aspirations in all subjects.
Job Responsibility
Implement a range of highly effective strategies to support the diverse additional learning needs within the centre, whilst promoting independence, and tailor these for each individual in line with their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), support plan, initial assessment and individual targets
Assist teaching staff in delivering outstanding teaching and learning, to ensure learners achieve their planned outcomes and reach their potential
Interpret instructions effectively to support learners in following these and assist with communication challenges, to ensure equal access for all
Maintain accurate, timely departmental records and contribute to the setting and monitoring of individual targets, including the review of EHCP outcomes as part of the annual review process
Provide support with study skills, pastoral needs and community access 1:1 or in small groups to ensure learners successfully navigate any challenges and progress to their aspirational destination
Support learners in engaging with work experience opportunities
Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and college policies for SEND, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding
Contribute to the work of the centre team, attend curriculum events and centre meetings
Access training and professional development activities to ensure continually remaining up to date and gaining new skills and knowledge, including SEND-specific options
Requirements
Holds or is willing to work towards a Level 2 Learner Support Certificate, with Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English
Experienced in supporting individuals in educational settings, particularly 16 -19 aged learners and those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, with a good understanding of inclusive learning
Demonstrate an extensive range of knowledge, understanding and application of the construction multi-skills standards
Hold verifiable occupational experience in the relevant area
Flexible and professional approach
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve common objectives
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to be patient and resilient
Able to follow processes
Enthusiasm in supporting young people, having an interest for making a difference to someone’s life through education
Competent in using IT
Nice to have
experience working in the construction trade or have basic DIY skills