Who we are?
This is an exciting time to join the TCHC Group and work for the Youth Programmes education centres. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004. Since then, we have continued to develop and bring programmes to support young people to learn, achieve and progress to greater opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities for all. An organisation who is friendly, considerate, and honorable in all its services and operations. Most all we believe in working together as team to create opportunities for young people to grow while achieving positive outcomes.
All staff who work for TCHC are valued through the contribution they make towards the vision and goals, we have a strong belief that success is created together, this is why we are a great employer to work for.
Who are we looking for?
Are you an inspiring individual with a real passion for creating engaging and creative sessions and looking for a rewarding new challenge?
Can you engage and build positive relationships with young people who may have complex needs? Do you feel that young people who are vulnerable deserve an opportunity to develop their skills, abilities and have the best chance to succeed?
Are you enthusiastic, determined, and resilient and have effective communication skills? Can you solve problems thinking of solutions?
We are looking to recruit
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Thurrock
Working Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm , 1 hour lunch, Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week. Term-time only (38 weeks plus 2 weeks)
Contract Type : Fixed until July 25
Salary: £23,000 pro rata
What are we looking for?
TCHC is looking for a Learning support Assistant who will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals of SEND achieve their qualification(s) and work efficiently across the team. You will be supported by your Centre Manager who is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and exceeding KPI's and promoting our ethos for continuous improvement.
Working with individuals who may present challenges, your delivery will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aims in all subjects. You will be supported by a Centre manger and Quality Team who is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality and promoting an ethos of continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
· Qualified to DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE (or equivalent), desirable
· Learning support qualification or willing to work towards
· GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade C or above, essential
Skills syllabus This will include:
· Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 to Level 2
· Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 to Level 2
As a learning support assistant, you will be responsible for supporting SEND learners in all subjects undertaken whilst also supporting the tutors.
Working with individuals who may present challenges, who have struggled in education and have learning needs that require creativity and imagination to ensure they can progress and achieve.
Your support will be creative and engaging to help individuals achieve their aims in all subjects. You will be supported by a Quality Team who is responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and exceeding KPI's and promoting an ethos of continuous improvement
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- To have formal and informal meetings with tutors to contribute to planning lessons / activities.
- To prepare materials and resources.
· Work closely with core skills quality manager
- To prepare students beforehand for a task.
- To work on differentiated activities with identified groups.
- To support the tutor in implementing specific teaching programmes.
- To contribute towards delivery and resource development for functional skills in English, Maths and ICT
- To supervise practical tasks.
- To carry out structured classroom assessment/ observation and feedback.
- To be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified students’ progress Support the creation of individual learning plans.
- Support learners in all lessons and around the centre
- Provide one to one support to learners where necessary
- Act as a key worker to specific learners through their learning
- Diagnose learner’s literacy, numeracy and ICT needs and requirements by using various diagnostic testing and mock tests
- Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress into appropriate outcomes
- Read and analyse EHCP’s ensuring you identify the learning needs of the individual, while ensuring the correct resources are in place for individuals
- Manage behaviour effectively within sessions ensuring sessions can continue
- Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance and support to learners to help them progress
- Monitor and maintain appropriate paperwork, reviews, records of progress tracking and to report all cases of learner behavioural issues, sickness and absence
- Complete all required documentation accurately and within agreed timescales
- Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with TCHC’s Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools.
- Any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
- Act as an ambassador for TCHC Ltd at all times, providing key information to all parties involved within the learner journey
- Create conducive learning environments to optimise learners’ journey and support positive outcomes
- Actively ensure own CPD is kept up to date as per the requirements for your subject area
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding (including Prevent) the welfare of all learners for whom you have responsibility for or with whom you come into contact with and adhere to TCHC’s Safeguarding and Prevent policies.
- To take into account the student/s’ special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials.
- To build and maintain successful relationships with student, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration.
- To help promote independent learning.
- To help reinforce learning.
- To assist students with physical needs.
- To help students record work in an appropriate way.
- To develop study and organisational skills.
- To help keep the students on task and to build motivation.
- To model good practice.
- To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem.
- To assist with career events within schools or other establishments as appropriate.
- In addition, the post holder may be asked to carry out other reasonable duties, appropriate to their experience, qualifications and level.
Monitoring and Continual Improvement
· Follow the education inspection framework.
· Undertake regular CPD and record it using company documents.
· Undertake qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development.
· Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with TCHC’s Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools.
· Prepare for and attend monthly caseload review meetings with your line manager
· Prepare for and attend standardisation meetings as instructed by Quality Assurance
· Ongoing management and administration tasks relating to TCHC’s CRM and ePortfolio systems, including but not limited to session planning, logging results and providing feedback to learners
· Work alongside the Quality team to ensure that delivery meets the high expectations of TCHC
· Ensure any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
Teamwork
· Liaise with relevant team members to ensure learners achieve their targets and progress into appropriate outcomes
· Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with other external organisations involved with the service and learners
· Attend monthly team meetings with line manager to discuss feedback
Awarding bodies/Funders/OFSTED
· Follow all company policies and procedures.
· Be familiar with and research updates to qualification specifications and handbooks for subjects’ quality assured.
· Participate in OFSTED inspections as required.
· Be very familiar with key company policies.
Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.
Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in these roles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.
Confidentiality
The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.
Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.
Rewards for your hard work
For us here at TCHC reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:
· Annual leave up to 25 days plus 8 public Bank Holiday
· We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period.
· When your birthday falls on a working day you will receive this day off at full pay.
· Pension scheme after 3 months you have been employed with us.
· Bupa Cash Plan, level 1 paid by the company.
· Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)
· Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)
· Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5- and 10-years’ of continuous service
· Quarterly and annual awards
· Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties
· Reimbursement of travel expenses
How to Apply
To apply please complete the application form online at: tchc.net/apply-now/
Application deadline
The closing date for applications is 01/04/24.
Interview dates
Interviews are scheduled for W/C 08/04/24.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Learning Support Assistant