Job Information
The role is for individuals with experience in supporting programmes for Post 16 young people and will be on a Term Time Only basis.
-To support a relevant and accessible programme of learning opportunities (courses, workshops etc) for learners on an Education Programme for Young People with SEN, focusing on support for the development of basic skills and vocational learning.
-To develop the support in partnership with lecturing team. To assist and support learners with special educational and general learning needs.
-The Learning Support Assistant’s (LSA) main role is to provide support for learners with special educational needs.
-The LSA will ensure that the learner can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other learners in the class and make progress.
-Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the learners’ individual learning and social needs.
-The LSA will be responsible for implementing the targets on the learners’ Individual Education Heath Care Plan (EHCP) in liaison with the class lecturers.
-To provide learning support for learners in class or in 1:1 situation.
-To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the children and seek advice from the class lecturer and outside agencies as required.
-To assist in the making or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies and the lecturer.
-To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole environment.
-Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to learners. Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them.
Applicants for the position need to have:
-Have experience of working with children with special educational needs in a Post 16 setting
-Have GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
-Have NVQ2 or equivalent as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL).
-Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils.
-Have an interest in how young people learn and behave.
-Provide appropriate role models of behaviour both in the classroom and around school
-Care passionately about young people, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.
-Have training in aspects of SEN, i.e. ELSA, dyslexia.
The successful candidate to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Northumberland County Council’s Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.
Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:
Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments
Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here
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