Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

1 KEY TASKS General Assistant Tasks

• 1.1 Perform general office duties including answering phone calls, filing, scanning and photocopying
• 1.2 Assist other team members as required in line with own level of responsibility
• 1.3 Respond to routine enquiries, directing people to the appropriate person or seeking advice where required from line manager
• 1.4 Utilise college systems as required to document the learning support provided to individuals
• 1.5 To be aware of and comply and contribute to Equality and Diversity, Prevent Strategy and the Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults, in line with up to date legislation
• 1.6 To provide support across curriculum areas and sites as required by the needs of learners
• 1.7 To be a good ambassador for the college, supporting promotional and recruitment events as required (e.g. open evenings, school visits etc)

Specific Tasks

• 2.1 Work under the supervision of teaching staff to provide in class support for teaching, learning and assessment maximising educational opportunities for leaners receiving support
• 2.2 Liaise with teaching staff to provide any 1:1 and small group support for students who require a more individualised approach, utilising resources as directed by teaching staff, specialist mentor or the EHCP Lead
• 2.3 Provide support to specific students as identified by college systems and liaise with Student Support Co-ordinator, EHCP Lead or Pastoral Lead to support referrals to other college areas or external agencies as required
• 2.4 Use all appropriate college processes effectively to support student attendance and progress within their curriculum areas
• 2.5 Provide in class literacy, numeracy and ICT support and help embed it within the curriculum as required by individuals and with guidance from class tutor and Head of area
• 2.6 Provide appropriate levels of support for students with specific needs outside timetabled sessions (e.g. inclusion hubs) in consultation with the Student Support Co-ordinator
• 2.7 Be aware of and adhere to college protocols and procedures when handling and dealing appropriately with sensitive information (e.g. how to liaise with appropriate staff; issues on confidentiality and data protection).
• 2.8 Contribute to the implementation and review of learners' support plans and EHCPs and act in accordance with college guidelines and procedures when in receipt of sensitive or confidential information
• 2.9 Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative and cooperative working with colleagues and outside agencies
• 2.10 Provide support in formal examinations such as reader, scribe, prompt as directed by Student Support Co-ordinator and ensure compliance with regulations as directed by roving invigilator and Exam Officer. Maintain CPD to ensure compliance with regulations of the JCQ /other approved examination boards
• 2.11 Provide holistic support to learners, making referrals to appropriate college staff/departments as appropriate

3 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 3.1 To support the learning, development and progress of students leading to positive progression
• 3.2 To develop positive working relationships with colleagues and work constructively as a member of the college team
• 3.3 To ensure college records for learners are up to date, accurate and appropriate
• 3.4 To develop own awareness of individual learner needs through accessing information from college systems and the Student Support Co-ordinator/EHCP Lead
• 3.5 To ensure that all college data related to students is handled appropriately to meet the requirements of GDPR.
• 3.6 To provide learning support opportunities to ensure all learners are able to access the curriculum and make expected progress regardless of learning need or difference
• 3.7 Carry out duties associated with a Learning Support Assistant across all curriculum areas (subjects) and sites as per timetable allocation
• 3.8 Attend CPD as required to ensure skills are up to date to support across all curriculum areas
• 3.9 Comply, contribute and adhere to college Quality processes and procedures