Learning Support Apprentice

About the role

Learning Support Assistant 📚✨

Ready to make a real impact? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Learning Support Assistants! You'll be working with students aged 18+ to help them smash their academic goals and thrive in college life. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Crafting Success Plans: Using feedback from students and their families, you'll create and implement top-notch Additional Learning Support (ALS) Plans for your caseload. 📝
• Providing Essential Support: Offer 1:1 or small group sessions to help students overcome learning challenges. 💪
• Boosting Independence: Guide students in participating fully in college activities and develop their study skills for independent learning. 💡
• Personal Care (as needed): Provide personal care or medical support based on individual student care plans. 🤝
• Tech Wizards: Team up with our SEND Lead to ensure students have the best assistive tech and digital tools at their fingertips. 💻
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and make them accessible for everyone. 🧑‍🏫
• Track Progress: Keep detailed records of support provided and student progress on our college tracking system. 📊
• Annual Reviews: Help out with student Annual Reviews, making sure everyone's voice is heard. 🗣️
• Connect & Communicate: Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to build strong support networks. 📞
• Exam Support: Assist in providing crucial support during public exams and formal assessments. ✍️

Generic Duties (for all staff):

• Safeguarding First: Always prioritize the safety and welfare of all students. ❤️
• Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with college policies via the intranet. 🌐
• Grow and Develop: Participate in performance management and undertake professional development. 🌱
• Uphold Values: Adhere to college policies on Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and Quality Improvement. ✅
• Champion the College: Contribute to college events and promote our amazing community. 🎉
• Resourceful: Use college resources efficiently and sustainably. 🌳
• Team Player: Attend and contribute to cross-college meetings and forums. 🤝
• Manage Risk: Identify and minimize risks in your area of responsibility. 🛡️
• Embrace Our Culture: Live by our employee values and behaviours, following the Staff Code of Conduct. ✨

Key responsibilities

• Write and implement high-quality Additional Learning Support (ALS) Plans for students.
• Provide regular 1:1 or small group support for an identified caseload of students.
• Support students to participate in college activity and develop their study skills.
• Collaborate and work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning materials.
• Provide and maintain records of support provision and outcomes for each supported student.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade C/4), Maths (grade C/4))