Learning Support Assistant – Widnes
SWRAC
At SWRAC We Support Individuals To Thrive Through Real-life And Relevant Education Programmes. Our Intention Is To Provide Everyone With The Skills, Knowledge And Experience To:
– Be independent and resilient
– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
– Live healthily and sustainable
– Develop and maintain healthy relationships
– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
– Be safe
Location: 1 Lugsdale Road, Widnes WA8 6DJ
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly team at our Widnes Centre and help make a positive difference to the lives of young adults with SEND.
At SWRAC, we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience to BE resilient, confident & independent, to GROW into education, employment or meaningful activity, LIVE healthily, BE active & responsible citizens and BE safe.
Job Description
- To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
- To provide one-to-one support as directed by the Head of Learning or the class tutor
- Provide learning support within a group and on an individual basis
- To act as a scribe/reader/exam invigilator as required
- To support students during breaks
- To contribute to learners’ ILPs
- To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
- To be aware of individual learners’ risk assessments and needs
- To support learners to access transport and with travel training_
- To accompany learners during work experience placements, both on and off-site
- Accompany learners on outings, visits, community and recreational activities
- Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible.
- Keep records associated with the support role.
- to undertake any other duties that are reasonably requested by management and are appropriate to the role.
Experience And Qualifications
- Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Level 2/3 Qualification in learning support or equivalent (desirable)
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
- Award in Education (desirable)
- ELSA experience (desirable)
- Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND
- Awareness of disabilities.
- Ability to relate well to children and vulnerable young adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings
Education
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience
- SEND: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Experience
- SEND: 1 year (required)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £28,773 a year
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you are interested in applying for this role or would like to find out more information, please email ***email_hidden*** for an information pack.
Closing Date
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.
