Learning Support Assistant Register

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES          

Service Provision:

• Working with students to identify and help overcome specific difficulties, but not to provide subject specific tuition.
• Assisting students in accessing campus facilities including opening doors, carrying bags, orientation around campus, general assistance etc.
• Making any necessary reasonable adjustments to ensure support is delivered in an accessible manner.
• Adhering to Health and Safety procedures including personal fire evacuation plans;
• Providing reports, written and oral, as required including those for internal quality assurance arrangements.
• Ensuring that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to.
• Maintaining accurate records of all class preparation work and to make these available to the Line Manager on request.
• Maintaining appropriate professional conduct.
• Carrying other duties appropriate to the grade and role assigned.

• English GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or equivalent
• Maths GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or equivalent
• Have experience of working with young people or adults with mild, moderate or severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or long term medical conditions in an educational, care or training setting
• Be competent in the use of a computer to produce worksheets, photographs etc.

Knowledge of the following areas:

• A broad knowledge and understanding of adult status and inclusion
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards feelings of others especially in personal care situations