Hybrid Learning Support Assistant (Term Time Only + 2 Weeks) - Various Hours Available bei Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall · Middleton, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Middleton
Recruitment Event - Thursday 1st May 2025, 5-6:30pm - Hopwood Hall College and University Centre
We regularly recruit to the Learning Support Assistant role, and keep this as an open vacancy on our website. We review any applications as and when vacancies come up. Please note applications will only be kept as active for up to 6 months.
We regularly recruit to the Learning Support Assistant role, and keep this as an open vacancy on our website. We review any applications as and when vacancies come up. Please note applications will only be kept as active for up to 6 months.
- To meet the needs of learners with identified Learning difficulties and / or disabilities including in class and out of class support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation.
- To implement agreed learning support with individuals and groups with a view to encourage learner independence using identified support strategies
Salary information:
32 hour contract - £18,076 per annum
25 hour contract - £14,122 per annum
16 hour contract - £9,038 per annum
32 hour contract - £18,076 per annum
25 hour contract - £14,122 per annum
16 hour contract - £9,038 per annum
Key Responsibilities
- To provide appropriate learning support for groups and /or individuals with identified Learning difficulties and / or disabilities. Including in and out of class support, residential activities, educational visits or work experience.
- To provide learning support for those learners identified as having additional support needs for literacy and numeracy.
- To contribute to the planning, differentiation and target setting for learners needs with curriculum staff and the wider Student Support team.
- To record, review and adapt strategies throughout the academic year using student ILP and other college systems.
- To develop and assist the integration of students by supporting the transition process and enrichment activities.
- To support the Student Support Manager to carry out Healthcare Plans, PEEPs, exam concessions and specialist equipment are in place.
- To support learners with personal care and medical needs including administration of medication where indicated in their Healthcare Plan.
- To develop and adapt accessible resources and materials prior to lessons to maximise all learning opportunities.
- To assist learners with the use of specialist equipment and embed the use of assistive technology to promote independence.
- To develop positive working practices with external agencies in order to gather accurate information to inform learning support.
- To engage in continuous professional development.
- Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Essential Criteria
Level 2 (GCSE A* - C) in English and Maths.
A recognised Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent
Desirable Criteria
PTLLS
First Aid Certificate
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of working with young people
Experience of working with individuals with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities
Experience of providing additional support in a learning environment
Experience of providing additional support for Literacy and / or Numeracy
Desirable Criteria
Experience of learners with personal care needs and / or medical conditions.
Experience of note taking to support learning
How Identified: Application/Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of the support needs of learners with Learning Difficulties and / or Disabilities.
Knowledge of Specific Learning Difficulties such as Autism and Dyslexia
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of supporting learning with sensory impairment.
How Identified: Application/Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office applications and willing to undertake training appropriate to role
Willing to undertake any software training relevant to role.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of student records system, electronic ILPs, Promonitor
How Identified: Application/Interview
