Learning Support Assistant

Purpose

To support young persons in overcoming barriers to learning they may have, and in particular to support young persons in the acquisition of level 2 literacy, numeracy and employability skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work in planned support of young people, across all educational areas, including outreach, in both groups and on a 1:1 basis according to their individual learning needs so that any barriers to learning are overcome and, in particular, their literacy, numeracy and employability skills are enhanced.
2. Provide constructive support to the tutor in the learning environment including classrooms, workshops, library etc, so those sessions are planned for, supported, managed and delivered efficiently and effectively.
3. To work under the guidance of the classroom teacher to support the literacy and numeracy needs of young people.
4. Contribute to establishing and maintaining high standards of young person behaviour so that an orderly learning environment is achieved.
5. Ensure that bullying is confronted so that vulnerable young people are safeguarded in their learning.
6. Contribute to records of attendance, behaviour, and learning in support of lecturing staff to a high standard so that individual and group performance can be assessed.
7. Contribute to assessment, planning and review in order that learning and skills development is integrated within the sentence planning process. Act as personal tutor to designated young people.
8. To maintain paper based and electronic Management Information Systems, including NOMs record systems.
9. To maintain and/or contribute towards young people’s ILPs.
10. To be involved in all processes and Shaw Trust Feltham YOI procedures related to the selection, interviewing, admissions, enrolment, induction and tracking of young people.
11. To develop the curriculum in line with national requirements, local community needs, and the needs of employment.
12. To develop young people-centred learning strategies, which contribute to increased retention, achievement and progression.
13. To observe procedures for young people monitoring, discipline, security and complaints in accordance with the Shaw Trust Feltham YOI Charter.
14. To contribute to the Shaw Trust Feltham YOI’s annual assessment and review process.
15. To support the Employer Engagement Manager in the development of work placement, traineeships and apprenticeship opportunities for the young people.
16. You will be expected to regularly attend programme, course and team meetings as directed by your Line Manager.
17. Ensure adherence to the company’s equalities and diversity policy.
18. Other duties commensurate with the level and nature of the post.