Learning Support Assistant (Part Time, Reduced Year)

About the Role Keighley College are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support our Study Programmes Department. These roles require experienced SEND practitioners to support students with Educational Health Care Plans in a mainstream setting. This will include physically supporting students within the classroom, helping with personal care, and, at times, pushing a wheelchair. Additionally, make a contribution towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students in their preparation for adulthood. Please note, this is a reduced year (36 weeks), part time (19 hours) role. The pro rata salary is £11,223 per annum. What You Will Do Provide support within the classroom and off-site visits. Help provide support for students with additional needs ie essential wheelchair user, hearing impairment, visual impairment etc. Involved in planning, preparation and assessment of learning as part of the course team. Providing in-class support to meet needs of students who have high needs. Providing curriculum teachers/assessors and Learning Support team members with verbal and written reports on students who have high needs or SEN. Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices and helping with all emergency evacuations. Keeping accurate and timely records, recording progress and strategies used, as required. About You Educated to Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or a commitment to achieving this within one year of appointment. Experience of working in a team in an educational setting. Experience of working with students who have high needs or SEN to support their learning through identifying strategies and preparing young people for adulthood. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the college. Be computer literate and have a strong awareness of disability issues and equality and diversity issues. Ability to assist with personal care provision including requirements of wheelchair users. A passion to promote a safe environment for, young people and vulnerable adults to learn in, with a specific commitment to the PREVENT agenda. Ability to establish rapport with high-needs students and to maintain professional boundaries.