Learning Support Practitioner Apprenticeships

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
2. To contribute to the College and Departments strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
3. To be aware of the developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
4. Provide support to individuals and groups of students
5. Work under the direction of the team leader - learning support and teaching staff to ensure the best possible service is provided to the learners
6. To have a good knowledge and understanding of the impact of various learning difficulties/disabilities on students learning and have a good track record of meeting those needs
7. To deliver high quality support in order to achieve effective participation of assigned students in the learning process
8. Be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate support techniques to engage and motivate students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and encourage independence and autonomy
9. Help to establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe secure confident and valued
10. Establish and maintain professional relationship with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour communication and respect for others while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
11. To make arrangements for access to initial assessments/interviews
12. To undertake ongoing assessment of support needs
13. To undertake learning support duties as per timetable
14. To maintain records of support delivered to ensure quality assurance
15. To liaise effectively with appropriate external agencies as and when required
16. To monitor students progress and attendance in receipt of support and report concerns to team leader where necessary
17. Liaise with tutors to ensure students are being effectively supported and that all identified differentiation strategies are being implemented as specified in the assessment of need
18. Liaise with Team Leader Learning Support and Progress Leaders to identify areas of concern regarding students pastoral and academic needs
19. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play an appropriate part in their implementation (e.g. supporting exams in the capacity of invigilators prompters readers/scribes)
20. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
21. To liaise with line manager in contributing to the administration necessary to support the business needs of the Department and the College
22. To encourage students on your case load to attend Math and English sessions and report concerns to relevant senior staff
23. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
24. To communicate and consult with parents carers and students including Parents Evening Welcome Evenings other events and open evenings.
25. To ensure that all students on your timetable comply with Colleges policies and procedures
26. All employees have a responsibility to carry out the duties of the post in line with the new public sector equality duty and our commitment to promote and advance equality of opportunity within the college.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

1. Educated to Level 2 in English and Math
2. Excellent computer literacy ability to use the current IT programs of the College
3. Experience of supporting students in educational setting
4. Knowledge and understanding of disabilities and/or learning difficulties
5. Knowledge of various support strategies to provide effective support to students with SEND
6. High level of communication and interpersonal skills
7. Excellent customer service skills
8. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
9. Ability to set high standards for students colleagues and for themselves

• Educated to Degree Level
• An ICT qualification

Benefits