Learning Support Apprentice

About the role

🌟 Learning Support Assistant 🌟

Join our team and make a real difference! We're looking for passionate individuals to support students in reaching their full potential. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Crafting and implementing personalized learning support plans based on student needs and feedback. ✍️
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help students overcome learning challenges. 🤝
• Empowering students to engage in college life and build essential study skills for independent learning. 📚
• Offering personal care and medical support when needed, following individual care plans. ❤️
• Collaborating with the SEND team to ensure students have access to the best assistive technology and digital tools. 💻
• Working with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and create inclusive environments. 🧑‍🏫
• Maintaining accurate records of support provided and student progress on our college system. 📊
• Assisting with student Annual Reviews and liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies. 📞
• Supporting students during public exams and formal assessments. 📝

We're also looking for you to:

• Champion the safeguarding and welfare of all students. 🛡️
• Stay up-to-date with college policies via the intranet. 💡
• Participate in performance reviews and professional development. 🌱
• Adhere to all college policies (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Quality Improvement). ✅
• Contribute to college events and promote our provision. 🎉
• Use resources efficiently and sustainably. 🌍
• Attend and contribute to cross-college meetings. 🗣️
• Engage in personal and professional development, including wellbeing activities. 😊
• Manage and minimize risk effectively. 💯
• Uphold our employee values and behaviors, working within the Staff Code of Conduct. ✨

Key responsibilities

• Write and implement high-quality Additional Learning Support (ALS) Plans for an agreed caseload of students.
• Provide regular support for an identified caseload of students, either 1:1 or in small groups.
• Support students to participate in all aspects of college activity and to develop their study skills.
• Collaborate and work closely with teaching staff to adapt and differentiate 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))