Job Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position:

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We are looking to appoint '

Learning Support Assistants'

to join our education team, based at Henshaws.

Learning Support Assistants

- The successful candidates will work as part of a team of staff across college to provide support for Teaching and Learning activities for learners. To support the Tutors in preparing individual learning material for learners. To provide support and personal care (as required) to enable the learners to be fully involved in timetabled activities.

Key Responsibilities

Actively support learners to access learning in a full range of curriculum activities across the college, ensuring independence is promoted at all times. Support the Tutor in the management and assessment of the curriculum for learners including support to groups and individual students. Prepare the learning areas and equipment as appropriate. To work with learners who have a range of disabilities, who may have physical and sensory needs, as well as behaviours that challenge. To work with a wide range of departments including, care, Integrated Therapy Services and clinical to meet students' individual outcomes outlined in Education Health and Care Plans. To be aware of and support learner differences ensuring that all learners have equal access to opportunities to learn.

Salary: 13.19 per hour/22,859.33 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours (May consider part-time 3 -4 days)

Shift pattern: Monday to Thursday 08.30 - 16.30 and Friday 08.30 - 16.00

Working Weeks: 40 (Term-time)

Paid holiday: 6.84 weeks (5 Weeks plus 10 day bank holiday pro-rated)

Closing date 22nd September 2025 - 12 Noon

Internal applicants to complete an expression of interest, detailing skills and experience that fit the role and email to recruitment@henshaws.org.uk

Requirements:

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Good standard of Maths and English Teaching Assistant diploma /equivalent or commitment to complete this qualification in agreed timeframe. Willingness to assist students with any personal care requirements as needed. Ability to contribute, follow and evaluate educational programmes set by the instructors. Willingness to support students in a way that promotes their independence and development

Other information:

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Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888