At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with disabilities and learning difficulties in an educational setting.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to inclusion and student success.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Empower students while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Willingness to learn and support students; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Person Specification
Pleasestudy the items in this person specification carefully and when completing yourapplication form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in termsof those particular items:
- 1. Possessor be willing to work towards a Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2or above.
- 2. Possessan appropriate support qualification or be willing to undertake training togain relevant qualification required.
- 3. Possessappropriate IT skills relevant to the post, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to complete searches on the Internet.
- 4. Havethe ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- 5. Beable to demonstrate the motivation and skills to support students withdisabilities and/or learning difficulties in an educational setting.
- 6. Haveprevious relevant experience.
- 7.
Haveknowledge and experience in managing challenging behaviour in a constructiveand positive manner, using strategies that promote emotional regulation, positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.
- 8. Bewilling to undertake training and development as required within the role.
- 9. Beable to demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
- 10. Possessbasic knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene and Health and Safety or be willingto undertake training.
- 11. Havean awareness and understanding of equal opportunities
- 12. Havean awareness of the safeguarding and prevent initiatives.
Student Support Assistant Teaching and General Support – Inclusion in London employer: West Thames College
As a L6 Careers Advisor at our Middlesex location, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to empowering students through comprehensive career guidance. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within the educational sector. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, we ensure that our employees are equipped with the resources they need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
