Learning Support Assistant

Job overview

Choices College is a national Specialist Post-16 College providing a person-centred, Supported Internship to young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Through the Internship, 16–24-year-olds gain work experience, develop independence skills and increase their employability.

This unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to support students with their education within the Supported Internship programme called Choices College.

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work closely with our Tutors in delivering the educational outcomes of employability and English and maths curriculum.

The post holder will be a confident communicator with learners who have a range of learning disabilities and have recent experience in supporting the education of students with SEN in the classroom.

A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role.

The vacancy requires working at various sites in the Newcastle area.

A full drivers licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Choices College is a Specialist College and is funded by the Department of Education. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

The ethos of the college aligns to South West London’s and St Georges Menatl Health Trust. We are rated good by Ofsted.

SWLSTG have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. As we transition to be hosted by SWLSTG who are transforming the way they care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our interns on their journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Learning Support Assistant’s main duties will include supporting delivery of bespoke employability training and English and maths to interns, supporting the delivery of sessions in a classroom setting. Administration relating to individuals needs and teaching g and learning is also a part of this role.

The LSA will:

• Support SEN pupils in the classroom under the supervision of a tutor
• Provide targeted support outside of the classroom such as the intern’s placement
• Work on differentiated activities with learners
• Liaise with the tutor to deliver SEN provision
• Support the development of social/emotional skills of the learners

Work with tutors to monitor progress of learners

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.