Learning Support Assistant in Birmingham

Learning Support AssistantLocation: BirminghamSalary: £22,330 - £25,870 pro rata per annumHours: Variable hours available (term time only)Contract: Fixed term contract until July 2025Open Day: 1st July 2024 3pm - 7pmDovetail and Slate are currently working with a Further Education Provider recruiting for Learning Support Assistant positions across three sites.Job Description:You will support learners with Educational Special Needs and work to remove barriers to their education. This role is very varied and you will pride yourself on supporting learners in their personal care and ensuring they have continuous support in all aspects of their education. Learners have a variety of needs and requirements, including learners with complex needs, Social, emotional and mental health needs and behavioural needs.Job RoleTo Support learners in the Maths and English classroom in developing the core skills in the classroom this will include either 1:1 or small groupsAttend support and vocational team meetings as appropriate to provide feedback on student progress and assist vocational tutors to differentiate learning and implement behavioural support plansWork closely with Learning Support Manager, lecturers in class, and/or workshops to ensure learners are receiving the correct supportKeep relevant documentation as required, ensuring student progress is tracked and recorded and that all information is relayed back to the directorate Learning Support Manager and relevant vocational tutors as required.Assist with and support the personal care of learners in a respectful and dignified manner.Support learners in all aspects of personal care including changing and disposing of incontinence pads, changing soiled clothing, cleaning learners, manual handling of learners e.g. back to their wheelchair using mobility aids, using a hoist.Carry out the supervision of learners before and after class, including breaks and dinner times and end of day duties.The ability to safely carry out physical tasks of supporting learning in and around college, including working offsite when necessary, personal care and supporting learners with mobility difficultiesSupport the transport arrangements for learners, including supporting non-ambulatory learners, and pushing of learners in wheelchairs who cannot self-propelMaintain a high level of awareness of individual needs of learners, including multi-cultural, social and behavioural needs, and preferred learning styleTo promote student independence, confidence, mental wellbeing and self-esteemTo act as a scribe / invigilator for learners with special access arrangementsAdapting learner materials where necessary and encouraging learners to participate in learning activities and provide feedback to learners.Person SpecificationHold a minimum of a Level 2 subject qualification e.g. health and social care Level 2Must have at least GCSE in English and Maths to grade C or above, or a recognised equivalent qualification (FS L2), and current skill levels at L2 in Literacy, Language and NumeracyExperience in supporting learners, staff, family or clients with learning disabilities / learning difficulties / additional needsDemonstrate understanding of the wide range of needs that individuals may experience, including Autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional difficulties, complex needs and managing medical activitiesKnowledge of core skills needed in the classroom to support learners with their achievements and aspirationsImportant Notice:Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business