Learning Support Assistant
- Belfast
- £13.21 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Band 3 - £13.21 per hour
- Enhanced holiday package (up to 35 days per year, pro-rata)
- Parking on campus (paid depending on location)
- Term time hours
- Various hours (6 hours - 24 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday hours only, no evenings or weekends
- Opportunity to work with one of the UKs largest FE Colleges
- Essential
- Have experience of working with young people or adults with mild, moderate, or severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or long-term medical condition Highly Desirable
- English GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Communication, or equivalent (certificates are required)
- Maths GCSE at Grade C or above, OR Essential Skills level 2 (or higher) in Numeracy, or equivalent (certificates are required)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be competent in the use of a computer to produce worksheets, photographs etc
- Full term time availability
- Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting checks before commencement in role including an enhanced Access NI check
- 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
- 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
- Making any necessary reasonable adjustments to ensure support is delivered in an accessible manner
- To provide support to students on work placement
- To provide support on transport to and from College, and between sites
- To support tutors in the administration function and daily classroom activities
- To liaise with parents/carers/guardians when directed to do so
- To supervise students