SEN Learning Support Assistant Job description
Location: Based in Bottesford, NG13 0ED with daily travel
(N will be based 3 days per week in college, 1 day per week at home & work experience, 1 day at home)
Employer: NM EOTAS Provision
Main purposes of job
1.To provide 1-1 support and teaching assistance to N during his college studies (Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management at a local college)
2.To be a trusted and consistent person for N who he can learn to rely on for support and care.
3.As a key part of N’s team, to support N to meet his EHCP outcomes and fulfil his own aspirations.
4.To support N to be able to access education in his home, college and community positively and securely.
5.To transport N to and from college, therapies and activities.
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
At all times, to provide a person-led support and learning assistance service to N, which places N’s needs at the centre of all that is done.
Supporting N throughout his week emotionally, physically and with the executive function demands of his college course.
Key tasks are:
- Having a detailed understanding of N’s needs including physical and sensory needs, selective mutism and his particular difficulties around food.
- Supporting N with a bespoke timetable of activities that help him to emotionally regulate, relax and calm, and with occupational therapy activities, as advised by the Occupational Therapist.
- Supporting during planned and unplanned rest breaks.
- Supporting N with perception taking, inference and social difficulties with support from the Speech and Language Therapist.
- Listening and supporting with problem solving
- Supporting with teaching and learning including (but not limited to) helping N to understand instructions, to initiate and complete tasks including homework, and with revision and note taking.
- Helping N organise his workload, bag and files so he is ready for lessons and working to college deadlines.
- Carrying and fetching bags and equipment for N
- Supporting with food, drinks and medication as required.
- Liaising with college staff, N’s professionals and LM as required to ensure N’s successful engagement with college and his Personal Budget package.
- Supporting N to fulfil his weekly timetable including transporting him to college and activities. Accompanying N into the community and local area as he desires.
- Supporting with the needs and care of N’s animals.
- Attending Team Catch ups, MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) and Annual Review meetings as scheduled and to provide feedback to these meetings, including a written report for N’s Annual Review.
- Attending paid training offered by Noah’s professionals and other relevant professionals.
- Sending a short text report at the end of each working day to LM as a handover
- Developing positive relationships with other members of N’s staff team
- Providing cover for other LSA’s, where possible.
- Undertaking any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Employer from time to time.
This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced level DBS check regarding any previous criminal record.
Person Specification
Essential:
- 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (A*- C) including English and Mathematics
- Level 3 qualification
- Experience working with young people with special educational needs
- Ability to provide a person-centred support service, which can be flexible and adapt quickly to meet N’s needs.
- A positive attitude with a good sense of humour
- To be kind, caring and empathetic
- To have a low demand, patient and neuro affirming approach
- A good listener with excellent communication skills.
- A strong interest in animals and to be willing to be involved in all aspects of their care.
- To be trustworthy, hardworking and reliable with a good attendance record in previous employment.
- Passionate about working with neurodivergent young people.
- To have an understanding of PDA, Autism, ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, Anxiety, Depression and sensory needs.
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
- Full Driving licence and use of a car with appropriate insurance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- To be interested in Pokemon (Pokemon Go and/or Trading Card Game)
- Ability to commit to working with N until August 2028 as consistency is very important for N.
Desirable:
- · Teaching and Learning qualification
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person