Educational Support Assistant

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.
• Using a range of communication strategies, including Makaton, to support communication with students with complex needs.
• Working with the Curriculum and Pastoral Leads to support the social and emotional needs of young people.
• Collaborating closely with the class Tutor/Co Tutor to report on progress using an evidence-based approach.
• Using 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. All staff and volunteers have a responsibility to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and follow rigorous safer recruitment processes.

Shaftesbury Millie College values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Enabling students to learn by understanding their goals and targets, practicing and learning new skills, and encouraging independence.
• Providing support necessary to ensure students\’ wellbeing and ability to engage in learning.
• Offering holistic care and attention, respecting individual preferences and wishes, guided by multidisciplinary team advice.
• Creating a safe, stimulating environment and activities that challenge and enable students to learn and practice skills.
• Understanding and implementing Shaftesbury Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Supporting students to achieve their targets across all aspects of college life and recording their progress using EFL software.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and legible records, both written and electronic, in accordance with legal requirements.
• Supporting a total communication approach, using systems like Makaton, Object cues, VOCA’s, or Communicate in Print.
• Participating in quality assurance processes by reflecting on personal and team practice and the college as a whole.
• Engaging in staff training, meetings, supervision, and performance reviews.
• Performing additional activities as requested by a Senior Manager.
• Undertaking relevant training and development activities to update skills and knowledge, as per your Personal Development Plan with your line manager.

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