Educational Support Assistant

Shaftesbury news; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Educational Support Assistant to work closely with Tutors and support students with complex needs. The role involves preparation of educational resources, providing personalized care, and ensuring a safe learning environment. This is an entry-level, full-time position, ideal for candidates looking to develop their skills in education.

Qualifications

• Ability to use Makaton for communication.
• Experience in providing 1:1 support.
• Skills in understanding students' learning goals.

Responsibilities

• Support class Tutor and Co Tutor with resource preparation.
• Provide 1:1 support for skills-based learning.
• Record student progress using the College Evidence for Learning system.

Skills

Communication strategies

Supporting students with complex needs

Holistic care

Education

Experience in educational settings

Tools

EFL software

Makaton

Job description

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• Supporting class Tutor and Co Tutor with the preparation of resources to meet the personalized learning intentions of allocated students.
• Providing 1:1 support under the supervision of the class Tutor for the delivery of skills-based learning.
• To use a range of communication strategies including Makaton to support communication with students with a range of complex needs.
• To work with the Curriculum and Pastoral Leads to support the social and emotional needs of young people.
• Work closely with class Tutor/Co Tutor to report on progress using an evidence-based approach.
• To use the College Evidence for Learning system to record attainment and progress within lessons.
  
  

Job Purpose

• Supporting class Tutor and Co Tutor with the preparation of resources to meet the personalized learning intentions of allocated students.
• Providing 1:1 support under the supervision of the class Tutor for the delivery of skills-based learning.
• To use a range of communication strategies including Makaton to support communication with students with a range of complex needs.
• To work with the Curriculum and Pastoral Leads to support the social and emotional needs of young people.
• Work closely with class Tutor/Co Tutor to report on progress using an evidence-based approach.
• To use the College Evidence for Learning system to record attainment and progress within lessons.
  
  

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Shaftesbury Millie College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.

Shaftesbury Millie College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• To enable students to learn by; understanding their learning goals and targets; enable them to practice and learn new skills and challenge them to be as independent as possible
• To be involved in the provision of all aspects of support necessary that will ensure the students wellbeing and ability to function and engage in learning.
• To provide the highest standards of holistic care and attention for the students by understanding the guidelines and advice provided by the multidisciplinary team and the individuals own preferences and wishes.
• To assist in the provision of a safe and stimulating environment and activities for students which will challenge and enable them to learn and practice their skills.
• To understand and fully implement Shaftesbury Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• To take an active role in enabling students to learn against their targets through all aspects of College life and to record their achievements using EFL software.
• To assist in maintaining accurate records both written and electronic in accordance with registration and legal requirements, these will need to be timely, informed and legible.
• To actively support a total, functional communication approach, using alternative communication systems such as Makaton, Object cues/reference and programmes or devices such as single switches, VOCA’s or Communicate in Print
• To participate fully in the College’s quality assurance processes and procedures by reflecting on your own practice, the class team(s), the college as a whole.
• To participate in and take full advantage of the staff training programmes, including mandatory training, staff meetings, supervision and annual performance reviews.
• To perform such additional activities commensurate with the post of Learning/Enabling Support Worker as may be requested by a Senior Manager.
• To be responsible for and able to evidence own personal development by undertaking relevant training, attending meetings, conferences and events ensuring that you are updated in all matters relevant to the role within your Personal Development Plan agreed with your line manager.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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