Learning Support Assistant (LSA) (Internal Only)

Job information Learning Support Assistant (LSA) (Internal Only) from the Company Henshaws, this latest Learning Support Assistant (LSA) (Internal Only) job vacancy is located in the city Harrogate HG ED. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Education field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position:

We are looking to appoint two Learning Support Assistants to join our education team, based at Henshaws, the successful candidate will work as part of a team of staff across college to provide support for Teaching and Learning activities for learners. To support the Instructors in preparing individual learning material for learners. To provide support and personal care (as required) to enable the learners to be fully involved in timetabled activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively support learners to access learning in a full range of curriculum activities across the college, ensuring independence is promoted at all times.
• Support the instructor in the management and assessment of the curriculum for learners including support to groups and individual students.
• Prepare the learning areas and equipment as appropriate.
• To work with learners who have a range of disabilities, who may have physical and sensory needs, as well as behaviours that challenge.
• To work with a wide range of departments including, care, Integrated Therapy Services and clinical to meet students' individual outcomes outlined in Education Health and Care Plans.
• To be aware of and support learner differences ensuring that all learners have equal access to opportunities to learn.

For full responsibilities, please see attached Job Description.

Salary - £12.54 per hour / £21,732.82 (based on 37 hour working week) or £13,039.69 (based on 22.2 hour working week).

Hours - 37 / 22.2

Weeks - 40 hours

Holiday - 6.84 weeks

Closing Date - 11th April at 12 noon

Internal Staff to send an Expression of Interest to - please specify if you would like to apply for the 22 hour working week, or 37 hour working week position.

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant Diploma or commitment to complete this qualification within agreed timeframe.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow tutors, be organised and priortise workload.
• Willingness to support students in a way that promotes their independence and development.

Other information:

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888