Learning Support Assistant

Main duties include:

• To work with students within the classroom supporting the lecturer
• To support students either on a one to one basis or small groups
• Encourage students to work towards independence
• To assist students with personal care, feeding and administer medication
• To ensure safe travel and support during trips
• To complete formal termly reviews and keep accurate records regarding student's progress

Criteria

• Good standard of education including maths and English GCSE C or equivalent
• Experience with supporting young people
• Experience working with people with learning difficulties/disabilities and or challenging behaviour
• Good Communication skills both written and verbal
• Understanding of the difficulties facing individuals with learning difficulties
• Manual handling trained ESSENTIAL
• Medication trained ESSENTIAL
• PEG Feeding Trained ESSENTIAL
• Epilepsy trained ESSENTIAL