At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs and promote an inclusive environment.
- Company: North Hertfordshire College, dedicated to empowering all students.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on equality and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering independence and inclusion.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and a Level 2 qualification in learning support.
The predicted salary is between 24755 - 26111 £ per year.
Job Location: Stevenage, Engineering and Construction and Hitchin campuses.
Salary: £24,755 – £26,111 FTE (£18,323.92 – £19,327.65 per annum, pro rata), depending on experience. Pension provided.
Job type: Permanent. Hours: 0.74 fraction (34 hrs/week, 5 days/week for 36 weeks/year).
About the Role: The ALS team supports students in achieving their learning goals, both inside and outside the classroom. A fully inclusive approach is used, creating adapted learning materials and sourcing accessible technology. The Inclusion Assistant promotes an accessible, equitable learning environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement highly effective strategies to support students with diverse additional learning needs, promoting independence and tailoring support to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), support plans, and assessment targets.
- Assist teaching staff with the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning, including the use of specialist assistive technology, to ensure students achieve planned outcomes.
- Interpret instructions to aid students in following directions and managing communication challenges, ensuring equal access.
- Maintain accurate, timely departmental records and contribute to setting and monitoring individual targets, including annual EHCP outcome reviews.
- Provide support with study skills, pastoral needs, and community access in 1:1 or small groups, aiding students to navigate challenges and progress toward their goals.
- Assist with personal care, mobility aid, medication administration, and individual arrangements for students with complex support needs.
- Support students in engaging with work experience opportunities, liaising with employers and the Work Experience coordinator, coaching students for interviews, and maintaining department placement records.
- Adhere to confidentiality, college SEND, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding policies.
- Contribute to curriculum team work, attend curriculum events, course and department meetings, and engage in professional development including SEND specific training.
- Promote equality and diversity, uphold the Health & Safety at Work Act, safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and comply with North Hertfordshire College policies and procedures.
- Carry out any additional duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Person Specification:
- Experience working with vulnerable young people who have SEND, including neurodiversity and social–emotional and mental health challenges.
- Commitment to improving opportunities for young people with SEND, especially in independence, health and well-being, social inclusion and work opportunities.
- Level 2 qualification in learning support or a related discipline.
- Clear communication of outcomes and broader impacts of the role.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving within remit; good judgement and flexible adaptation to change.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, sensitivity and respect for others.
- Proactive personal development, willingness to learn new approaches, and accountability for results.
- Collaborative working, customer-focused service delivery, and organized task completion.
Inclusion Assistant in Stevenage employer: EDU Passport LLC
North Hertfordshire College is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values equality and diversity. Located in Stevenage and Hitchin, the college offers a rewarding career path where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
