Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Once you have applied, you will be sent an application form via email, only those who complete it will be considered for this role.This job is 32.5 hours per week, term time only. Green Corridor is a small, dynamic UK registered Charity, working to improve the employability of disadvantaged 16-25-year-olds through practical training in Horticulture and Catering.Green Corridor’s five-year strategy is to:v Support more disadvantaged young people and vulnerable adults currently not in employment, education or training and those at risk of becoming so.v Provide a wider range of learning opportunities for young people who do not suit the traditional’ academic system and are better suited to vocational training.v Become financially sustainable through income diversification including new social enterprise activities for our young people.Main responsibilities· To work with the tutor to establish an appropriate learning environment.· To work with the tutor on lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate.· To monitor and evaluate learners’ responses to learning activities through observations and planned recording of achievement against learning objectives.· To use specialist skills to support learners’ learning such as PECS, Makaton, symbols and iPads.· To assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of learning programmes and individual work plans.· To prepare and assist in the preparation of the classroom, resources and equipment.· To establish productive working relationships with learners acting as a role model and setting high expectations.· Communicating with learners with varying degrees of speech and language difficulties, using communicative system/equipment where necessary.· To promote inclusion and acceptance of all learners within the classroom and across Green Corridor.· To support learners consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs· To encourage learners to interact and work co-operatively with others whilst engaging in activities.· To promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and acknowledge achievement and self-reliance.· To provide feedback to learners in relation to progress and achievement and to provide accurate, evidenced and objective feedback and reports to the tutor.· To be responsible for keeping and updating records with the tutor and other staff, contributing to reviews as requested.· To liaise with external agencies (such as SALT, OT and Physio) and follow their advice for safety, learning and therapy programmes, as appropriate.Wellbeing and Safeguarding· Meet with parents and carers as part of maintaining positive relationships and the full implementation of the Green Corridor’s values and ethos· To promote Green Corridors’ values, positive attitudes and good learner behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policies and procedures, encouraging learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour· To supervise learners on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required· To support breaktime/lunches and lunchtime supervision within employed hours· Administer first aid as appropriate· To carry out personal care as required· Maintain vigilance regarding Safeguarding· To carry out Team Teach/MAPA if required· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in a timely and proactive mannerProfessional Development·To participate in 30 hours CPD per year specific to the needs of learners and Green Corridor·To keep your own individual Professional Development Plan up to date.Other duties· Undertake any other task identified as being necessary to fulfil contract requirements or the requirements of an individual support·The post holder will be required to undertake other appropriate activities related to achieving the organisations objectives, as determined by the CEO or your line managerJob Types: Part-time, PermanentSalary: £17,745.00 /yearGreen Corridor, Main Road Nurseries, Stanwell Moor Road, Hillingdon, TW19 6BS · London, United Kingdom Required skills

Personal Care

Safeguarding

Experience working with young people with SEN

Experience as a 1:1

Keyskills :
Personal Care Safeguarding Experience wking with young people with SEN Experience as a 1:1