Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for Learning support assistants to support our PMLD and Complex needs department.

The Vine is a department with over 50 Learners with Complex needs and behaviours that can challenge. We deliver a varied Curriculum to meet each of our learners\' individual needs in line with their EHCP\'s. Our highly skilled team takes pride in developing our learners\' personal and preparation for adulthood skills to prepare them for their future life. We have strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our learners. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become as independent as possible and lead a happy fulfilled life.

What You Will Do

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants for Personal care and medical needs to support and contribute to the delivery of our courses in Independent Living skills with the focus on the key aspects of The Preparation for Adulthood framework.

• Support students in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes
• Creating resources to engage and develop learners
• Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood
• Support with assessing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding
• You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners

About You

• You will have English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• It would be desirable for you to have skills and knowledge on caring for young people and adults with Complex needs and PMLD
• You will apply restorative practice to your communications with learners and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
• You will also have experience of processes ensuring that the care and support is delivered within the guidelines of the college wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you\'ll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).

• Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
• Academic 37 days
• Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes

• Teachers\' Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

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