Learning Support Apprentice at Weston College

As post-holder, you will be responsible to the Learning Support Co-ordinator or SEND Lead for the following:

• To use relevant professional feedback and input from students and their families to write and implement high-quality Additional Learning Support (ALS) Plans for an agreed caseload of students
• To provide regular support for an identified caseload of students, either 1:1 or in small groups to enable them to overcome barriers to learning
• To support students to participate in all aspects of college activity and to develop their study skills and strategies for independent learning
• To provide personal care/medical support as required for individual students with care plans
• To work closely with the relevant SEND Lead to ensure the most effective assistive technology and digital resources are available for the student both in and out of the classroom
• To collaborate and work closely with teaching staff to adapt and differentiate learning materials to meet individual student needs
• To provide and maintain records of support provision and outcomes for each supported student on the college tracking system; to enable effective monitoring and evaluation of the provision
• To assist as required in attending student Annual Reviews
• To liaise effectively with parents/carers and external agencies as needed
• To assist as required in providing support for public exams and formal assessments

GENERIC DUTIES:

In addition to the above requirements, all members of staff are required to:

• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• To be aware of college policies and updates available through the College intranet
• To participate in the college performance management process
• To comply with the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Quality Improvement policies and their recommendations
• To contribute to college events supporting and promoting the college and the provision
• To use all available resources efficiently and effectively, in line with environmentally and sustainable practices
• To attend and contribute to cross-College meetings/forums
• To undertake appropriate personal and professional development activities; engaging with cross-college staff development and health and wellbeing activities
• To manage and minimise risk within all areas of responsibility
• To adopt and promote employee values and behaviours working within the Staff Code of Conduct