Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - SEN

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  • Southwark, South East London
  • £138 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey that empowers young minds and shapes their futures? Milk Education is thrilled to collaborate with an exceptional college in Southwark seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - SEN to blaze new trails of learning. If you're fueled by compassion and ignited by the spark of understanding, we invite you to be a beacon of change in the lives of young people with diverse needs.Milk Education are working in partnership with an SEN college which supports learners with complex needs, particularly Complex SEN and PMLD. This role is based in a special education provided in Lambeth and will be long term for the right educator.This is an opportunity to start in September and 8:30-16:00.There are looking for specialists in supporting learners with:- Down syndrome- Challenging behaviour- Complex needsAbout Us:At Milk Education, we're not just educators; we're catalysts for growth and inclusion. Our partnership with this extraordinary school opens the door for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to make an indelible impact. This full-time position commences as soon as the successful candidate is able to start.The Role: Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - SENAs an Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - SEN, you're more than an educator – you're a guiding light, illuminating the path for young people with learning disabilities, Autism, and complex care requirements. Under the mentorship of a dedicated class teacher, you'll lead the way both in group settings and through personalized 1-1 interactions. Your unwavering presence and unwavering dedication will be instrumental in nurturing growth and fostering a thriving learning environment.The role and responsibilities:
  • To assist in the educational and social development of learners under the direction of the support managers and curriculum team leaders
  • To support the development of self-advocacy and independent learning skills of learners.
  • To contribute to the assessment of students’ learning and personal progression, working with relevant members of staff to contribute to the development of person-centred support plans.
  • To provide support and assistance to learners for their personal care, safety and well-being.
  • To anticipate barriers to learning and participation, develop intervention strategies to minimise difficulties.
  • To gain a thorough knowledge of and be sensitive to, the learner’ needs and learning objectives while on their study programme.
  • To ensure learners are able to access and fully utilise College support services and facilitate and participate productively in College life.
  • To ensure that specialist equipment, assistive technologies and/or facilities are available and operational where necessary.
  • To ensure learners with additional physical/medical needs have access to supervision and support as necessary.
  • To ensure any mobility problems within the building and other safety issues in line with College Health and Safety guidelines are reported to support managers
  • To assist in the review of learners’ progress in line with College policies and ensure individual support plans are updated, and teaching staff are aware of any barriers to learning.
  • To liaise, when necessary, with outside agencies e.g. parents, key workers etc and forward information on to support managers.
  • To attend meetings and trainings as and when required.
Why choose Milk?Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.Benefits to YOU:
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Wellbeing support

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