Learning Support Assistant

DescriptionLearning Support Assistant/Learning Care Support Assistant.
Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning difficulties?
Are you in a care based role but are looking for experience in a new setting?
Are you looking for work that is challenging but also really rewarding?
I have a position for a Learning Care Support Assistant based in Harrow
It will be term time only ongoing temporary contract to start in September
The successful candidate would be supporting learners between 19-25 years old who have PMLD [Profound Multiple Learning difficulties].
Days: Monday to Friday or part time options
Hours: 08.45 - 15.30
Pay Rate: £13.38 + Holiday
TERM TIME ONLY
Main duties include:
To work with students within the classroom supporting the lecturer
To support students either on a one to one basis or small groups
Encourage students to work towards independence
To assist students with personal care, feeding and administer medication
To ensure safe travel and support during trips
To complete formal termly reviews and keep accurate records regarding students' progress Criteria
Good standard of education including maths and English GCSE C or equivalent
Experience with supporting young people
Experience working with people with learning difficulties/disabilities and or challenging behaviour
Good Communication skills both written and verbal
Understanding of the difficulties facing individuals with learning difficulties
Manual handling training or willing to undertake training
Medication training or willing to undertake trainingTempest Criteria
DBS on the update service Adults and Child
Registration form completed and forms signed
2 references
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Support from our Learning and Development lead
CPD training
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Negotiable
Harrow, London
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