Non-Teaching Support Role

Learning Support Assistant Further Education
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide additional academic and individual support for students with mild learning disabilities or a range of SpLds, to enable them to progress, achieve and enjoy a fully inclusive college experience.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. To be involved in planning and preparation and assessment of learning as part of the course team.
2. Providing targeted academic support to meet identified need of students.
3. Contribute to the assessment of learning as required and directed by the teacher/assessor.
4. Providing curriculum teachers/assessors with verbal reports on student progress.
5. May be involved in students? transport arrangements and providing physical support for accessibility including the use of wheelchairs.
6. At the direction of the teacher/assessor, accompanying small groups of students on short local excursions or support students in a workshop or work placement setting.
7. Assist with occasional personal care requirements if necessary.
8. Assisting with emergency evacuation plans and practices, and helping with all emergency evacuations.
9. Attending team meetings and staff development sessions as required.
10. Keeping accurate and timely logs and other records, as required.
11. Any other duties as determined by the line manager


General

1. Co-operate in any staff development activities required to effectively carry out the duties of the post and to participate in College staff review and development schemes.
2. Compliance with all College policies and procedures.
3. Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
4. To promote a positive image of the College.
5. Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, which may be required from time to time.