Senior Learning Support Assistant in Gillingham

Manage a designated group of Learning Support Assistants to support the Learning Support Coordinators in planning and timetabling class and one to one support for students with additional needs. Work cohesively with other support partners to ensure EHCP and support arrangements are met. Working effectively and confidently one to one or with small groups of young people to promote their social development through activities, clubs and events in social areas, promoting opportunities for social interaction and the development of good communication and encouraging participation in small group activities. To provide in class support to learners as required.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the Learning Support Coordinators to lead a group of LSAs to provide support for students within a named department, undertaking the planning of timetabling to ensure effective deployment of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) in line with current resource levels, prioritising needs, providing induction support for new LSAs and complete both drop in observations for LSAs within the curriculum areas and probation reviews and staff appraisals. Planning appropriate CPD for LSAs as required.
• Under the supervision of Learning Support Coordinators, lead your team of LSAs to meet individual students to identify support requirements and produce appropriate support plans, reviewing student support 3 times a year and update plans to promote independent working, monitor a caseload of students to ensure appropriate support is in place including Exam Access Arrangements.
• Ensure that LSAs are recording progress against EHCP outcomes/targets for the learners they are supporting. Carry out regular sample audits of the information recorded in conjunction with the wider ALS team.
• Support students identified with learning difficulties or disabilities in small groups, 1:1 or in the classroom, setting SMART targets, monitoring and reviewing student progress and destinations, liaising with relevant staff regarding any changes in support. This will include the preparation of appropriate resources to aid teaching of students with disabilities/difficulties/Literacy/Numeracy/Language. This will include providing support for students with SEND needs across the College as required.
• Support the collation of information and attend EHCP Annual Reviews, working with the Transition Officer and SEN Practitioner to identify, implement and monitor transition arrangements.
• Liaise with ALS Learning Support Coordinators, Learning Mentors, Study Programme Coordinators, Heads of Departments and Personal Progression Tutors regarding planning of support, ensuring schemes of work and lesson planning is available to implement effective support.
• Complete day-to-day administration to meet department needs and attend staff development activities, department and Learning Support meetings and Focus days as required, in order to maintain and develop the skills required to support students.
• Prepare resources to aid teaching of students with disabilities/difficulties, ensuring the maintenance of the required physical resources, equipment and facilities to assist students.

Application Requirements:

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing a full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained. Information on all relevant education and qualifications. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Benefits:

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