Teaching Assistant/ Educational Support Assistant / ESA-Level 2

Job Title: Educational Support Assistant (ESA) - Level 2 x2 positions available

Location: Manchester, M15

Salary: £16,532 - £17,443 per annum, pro-rata (0)

Job type: Full time, Fixed term

Position: This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8 to 4 and Friday 8 to 4, term-time only (0). You will however, on occasions, be required to work outside these hours to meet the requirements of the college.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 30 October 2017

Ref: 32/2017 (please ensure you quote this reference in your application and if emailing please include in the subject line)

The Sixth Form College is located in Hulme, a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links. It is a part of an international network of Catholic schools and colleges.

Job Role:

To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom and off site provision with students who have complex and severe learning difficulties.

Support for Students:

• To work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work.
• To assist with the development and implementation of individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• To record students' progress in the classroom and during off site education provision and activities.
• To work with individuals and groups of students to deliver accredited learning programmes taking into account SEN requirements, under specific supervision of the class teacher.
• To recognise that students may have communication difficulties and be able to use alternative communication techniques if required.
• To assist the students with personal care needs which may include social, health, hygiene and welfare matters. This could include agreed local manual handling procedures and following a programme for prescribed medication under agreed guidance from the teacher.

Support for the Teacher:

• To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to college guidelines.
• To prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work, under the direction of the teacher.
• To be able to support Numeracy, Literacy and ICT strategies up to Entry level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.

• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
• To be aware of new SEND legislation in regards to supporting students welfare, progression and education.

Support for the Curriculum:

• To assist with the development of the curriculum for accredited courses in literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and to support their use in learning activities.
• To mark students work under the direction of the class teacher.

The Candidate:

• Experience of working with Special Needs students, including those with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of having attended relevant training and having received accreditation from where appropriate
• Experience in contributing to individual education plans and working to targets
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and how it affects students
• Relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation including safeguarding
• Have a clear understanding of the Asdan curriculum
• Have a clear understanding of the Numeracy and Literacy Curriculum
• An awareness of the needs of students with moderate and specific learning difficulties
• An awareness of a range of strategies to support students with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• An awareness of a range of strategies to support student learning
• Ability to use ICT and other relevant technology to support learning
• Demonstrate training in a specific area of the curriculum
• Ability to work at Level 2 NVQ or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate this standard has been reached
• Manual Handling training
• The ability to carry out physical tasks, e. support sporting/outdoor activities, moving and handling students with the aid of lifting equipment, as appropriate
• A recognised First Aid qualification
• Evidence of commitment to Continued Professional Development

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Candidates with experience of; Educational Support Assistant, Special Educational Needs Assistant, Learning Support Worker, LSA, LSW, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Difficulties, Support Worker, Learning Assistant will be considered for this role.