Learning Support Assistant Roles in Epping Forest Area.
Morgan Hunt is pleased to announce that we are working with several Colleges and Sixth forms across the county on a preferred supplier basis. Together we are seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistant - apply today!
Job Details
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Epping Forest
Industry: Education
Length of contract: Temporary - Ongoing
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective support for individual or groups of students in a classroom setting covering a range of levels and subjects.
- Identify opportunities for the student(s) to work independently where appropriate, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times; at such times support other students in the classroom as appropriate.
- Keep accurate records of the support provided and the students' progress and attendance, monitoring if adjustments are consistently made in class.
- Encourage the student(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.
- Assist with the general pastoral care of the student(s).
- Provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behavior in line with the College's Behavior Policy, and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.
- Work with students to reinforce learning by practising skills already taught.
- Accompany lecturers and students on College visits, and participate in college functions within College hours.
Skills & Experience
- Possess or be willing to work towards a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 or above.
- Possess an appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training to gain relevant qualification required.
- Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.
- Have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Be able to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.
- Have previous relevant experience.
- Be willing to undertake training and development as required within the role.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Possess basic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willing to undertake training.
- Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.
- Have an awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.
If you are interested in working as a Learning Support Assistant in Epping Forest, please apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
