Learning Support Assistant

Job purpose Provide learning mentor support to students with learning difficulties and or disabilities, emotional and behaviour needs who are on mainstream or discrete courses. Assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies. Carry out instructions from Learning Support Co-ordinator, and to liaise on a day to day basis with teaching staff responsible for the courses involved. Participate in the continuous professional development and training that will enhance personal growth and enhance work of the division. Accountabilities Escort and assist students including those with mobility difficulties to get into and around and to meet a range of personal care needs e.g. toileting, feeding in accordance with individual support plan. Accompany students on curriculum related visits e.g. work experience, residential. Act as an advocate and encourage self-advocacy. Actively encourage students to be independent. Relay student concerns and issues to teaching staff and departmental managers. Support and scribe and read for students, support transition into and progression at the programme's end. Assist with detailed individual assessment of student needs in line with the College or departmental procedures. Devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other College professionals around individual students or groups to overcome their barriers to learning. Help with the follow up of student attendance problems and to assist teaching staff and departmental managers in the identification of reasons for poor attendance and student retention. Liaise with Learning mentor Coordinator or authorised deputy on a regular basis Attend learning mentor team meeting, key worker meeting on a regular basis. Liaise with other professionals in the care of the individual students. General Understand and adhere to college Health and Safety policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with statutory legislation. Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required. Potential travel to other locations to attend meetings and meet with the teams when required. Take appropriate responsibility for PREVENT and the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults.Essential - Must have a driving licence and own transport PLEASE NOTE:Any further information this role please contact Brook Street Social Care - Newcastle branch