Learning Support Assistant

Some exciting opportunities have arisen for Learning Support Assistants in our high needs department at Telford College.

Learning Support Assistants support teaching and learning for students with learning difficulties who may have additional needs and to carry out other duties as may be necessary.

These roles will support all aspects of the curriculum as timetabled and to provide assistance across all areas of work which the students undertake including (but not exclusively) essential skills, social skills and a range of vocational activities associated with work preparation and leisure. Some of these will take place off the college campus, as and when required.,

• To work at all times according to the aims and policies of Telford College.


• To undertake work/teaching programmes with individuals or groups of students.


• To assist in the setting up and cleaning away of all activities within the curriculum.


• To support all aspects of the curriculum as timetabled and to provide assistance across all areas of work which the students undertake including (but not exclusively) essential skills, social skills and a range of vocational activities associated with work preparation and leisure. Some of these will take place off the college campus.
  
  You should have Literacy and Numeracy skills to a good standard, preferably Level 2, or be willing to undertake training to achieve this.


• Skills and expertise


• A genuine desire to work with students with learning difficulties.


• A calm/stable demeanour to respond consistently to students who have additional needs.


• Excellent communication skills


• Excellent ability to make and record observations/support making of resources and prepare work for students


• Ability to implement training