Job Title: Learning Assistant

Location: Portsmouth (Various roles at Highbury, North Harbour or Sixth Form)

Salary: £21,222 - £22,132 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 16- 30 Hours per week, 36 Weeks per year

About City of Portsmouth College:

As the newly merged City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at City of Portsmouth College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual leave: 41 days which includes 25 days, 8 bank holidays plus a 2 week winter shutdown.
• Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
• Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Onsite discounts: COPC Hair Salon & 50% off at the COPC Sports Centre
• Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
• Free car parking across all campus sites

About the role:

To provide high quality learning support for high needs students with a range of learning difficulties/disabilities, to include language, communication, physical, medical, mental health, emotional and/or behavioural, and sensory impairment within the mainstream curriculum. You will be required to work intensively with such students on a one-to-one or small group basis to help them access the curriculum as necessary, and to make maximum progress in lessons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with the LSA & Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) Manager and subject teachers to implement, and review, learning support
• Provide student support both in and out of class, facilitating their learning and progress
• Supporting students with a range of barriers to learning to access the curriculum, whilst encouraging the development of independent learning skills
• Assist in the preparation/adaptation of learning materials
• Being prepared to use digital and assistive technology when supporting students and in the role of Learning Support assistant.
• Assisting with the supervision of students both on and off site when required, for example on work experience or on trips/visits.
• Providing personal care for identified, individual students, as necessary.
• Liaising with outside agencies if directed by the LSA & EHCP Manager
• To meet students at College at the start of the day and take them to their allocated transport at the end of the day, as directed by the LSA & EHCP Manager
• Contribute to the development of the Learning Support team by attending staff meetings and in service training as appropriate.
• Undertake regular staff development relevant to the specific learning needs of the student(s) you are supporting.
• Participate in relevant College quality assurance procedures, including performance management reviews.
• To be temporarily redeployed by the EHCP Manager to Learning Support in another area of college in cases of unavoidable need

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the requirements of high needs learners and in particular Makaton, First Aid, MIDAS, Food Hygiene and Hoist / Manual Handling
• Experience of working with adults/young adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds and with a range of different needs
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity and its importance within the College

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of: SENCO, Special Educational Needs Assistant, Learning Support Worker, LSA, Teaching Support Assistant, SEN Support, Teaching Assistant, Learning Difficulties, SEN Teacher.