At SWRAC, we empower individuals to thrive through practical and relevant educational programs. Our goal is to equip people with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to become resilient, confident, and independent. We aim for them to grow in education, secure employment, or engage in meaningful activities, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens, and ensure their safety.
Location: Dorchester, DT2 9SL
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,348 a year
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly team at our Dorchester Centre and to help make a positive difference to the lives of young adults with SEND.
- To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
- To provide one-to-one support as directed by the Head of Learning or the class tutor
- Provide learning support within a group and on an individual basis
- To act as a scribe/reader/exam invigilator as required
- To support students during breaks
- To contribute to learners’ ILPs
- To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
- To be aware of individual learners’ risk assessments and needs
- To support learners to access transport and with travel training
- To accompany learners during work experience placements, both on and off-site
- Accompany learners on outings, visits, community and recreational activities
- Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible.
- Keep records associated with the support role.
- To undertake any other duties that are reasonably requested by management and are appropriate to the role.
Experience And Qualifications
- Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Level 2/3 Qualification in learning support or equivalent (desirable)
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
- Award in Education (desirable)
- ELSA experience (desirable)
- Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND
- Awareness of disabilities.
- Ability to relate well to children and vulnerable young adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings
Education
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience
- SEND: 1 year (required)
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- In office parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
SWRAC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this dedication. All successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment screening. We are also committed to ensuring genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider.
Please find our full Safeguarding Policy here.
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Closing date Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply
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