Learning Support Assistant Job at TCHC Group (Watford)

Job Description

TCHC is looking for an inspiring individual with a real passion for supporting young people in education. The role involves engaging and building positive relationships with young people who may have learning differences, supporting them to develop their skills and abilities and have the best chance to succeed. The Learning Support Assistant will be creative and engaging to ensure individual learners 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 engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aspirations in all subjects.

Job Responsibility

To help reinforce learning
To assist students with physical needs
To help students record work in an appropriate way
To develop study and organisational skills
To help keep the students on task and to build motivation
To model good practice
To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem
To have formal and informal meetings with tutors to contribute to planning lessons / activities
To prepare students beforehand for a task
To work on differentiated activities with identified groups
To support the tutor in implementing specific teaching programmes
To supervise practical tasks
To be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified students’ progress
Support the creation of individual learning plans
Support learners in all lessons and around the centre
Provide one-to-one support to learners where necessary
Act as a key worker to specific learners through their learning
Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress toward appropriate outcomes
Read and analyse EHCP’s ensuring you identify the learning needs of the individual while ensuring the correct resources are in place for individuals
Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance and support to learners to help them progress
Complete all required documentation accurately and within agreed timescales
Any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
Act as an ambassador for TCHC Ltd at all times, providing key information to all parties involved in the learner journey
Create conducive learning environments to optimise learners’ journeys and support positive outcomes
Actively ensure your own CPD is kept up to date as per the requirements for your subject area
To take into account the student/s’ special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials
To build and maintain successful relationships with student, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
To help promote independent learning
Follow the education inspection framework
Undertake regular CPD and record it using company documents
Undertake qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development
Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with TCHC’s Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools
Ensure any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress into appropriate outcomes
Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other external organisations involved with the service and learners
Attend monthly team meetings with line manager to discuss feedback
Follow all company policies and procedures
Participate in OFSTED inspections as required
Be very familiar with key company policies
Uphold the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders
Adhere to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act
Adhere to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, comply with the Prevent Duty, and advocate for the well-being of children, youth, and adults
Adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description

Requirements

Learning support qualification or willing to work towards (desirable)
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C/4 or above (essential)
SEND experienced (desirable)
SEND CPD (desirable)
Enthusiastic, determined, and resilient with effective communication skills
Can solve problems by thinking of solutions
Can work in different settings to support learners both practical and classroom-based
Creative and engaging
Patient while demonstrating empathy
Can build positive relationships with young people who may have learning differences

Nice to have

Learning support qualification or willing to work towards
SEND experienced
SEND CPD

What we offer

Annual leave up to 25 days plus 8 public Bank Holidays
Christmas and New Year shutdown period with an additional 3 days of leave at full pay after 1 year of service
Birthday off on a working day at full pay
Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period
Pension scheme after 3 months of employment
Bupa Cash Plan, level 1, paid by the company after the probationary period
Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day, every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service
Quarterly and annual awards
Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
Reimbursement of travel expenses

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