Learning Support Assistant – Lambeth – (Personal Care)

Job Title

Learning Support Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Clapham – South West London

Industry

Education

Contract Length

Temporary – Long Term

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting covering a range of levels and subjects.
• Identify opportunities for students to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; at such times to support other students in the classroom as appropriate.
• Keep accurate records of the support provided and the students’ progress and attendance, monitoring if adjustments are consistently made in class.
• Encourage the students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.
• Assist with the general pastoral care of the students.
• Provide support for students’ emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the College’s Behaviour Policy, and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.
• Work with students to reinforce learning by practising skills already taught.
• Accompany lecturers and students on college visits, and participate in college functions within college hours.

Skills & Experience

• Possess or be willing to work towards a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Possess an appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain relevant qualification required.
• Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.
• Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Be able to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.
• Have previous relevant experience.
• Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Possess basic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willing to undertake training.
• Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Have an awareness of safeguarding and prevent initiatives.
• Possess a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and up to date).

Equal Opportunities Statement

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the applicant’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in the role.

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