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Learning Support Assistant - Work Skills based in Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire offering a salary of £18,000 to £20,000 depending on experience.
Derwen College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant - Work Skills. You will be supporting the planning and delivery of a bespoke curriculum to learners who require positive behaviour support to access their chosen pathway.
We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.
Key Role Specific Responsibilities:

Supporting pathway area team with aspects of positive behaviour support in line with agreed cross college low arousal approach.
Development of bespoke strategies and resources to support individuals with specific behavioural needs.
Planning and supporting the delivery of vocational / subject specific curriculum including embedded functional skills with a focus on behavioural support.
Supporting the delivery of accreditation where appropriate.
Assisting students to access work experience opportunities.
Contribution to the provision and promotion of relevant IAG for student groups.
Supporting the baseline and ongoing assessment of students.
Contribution to administration work e.g. assessment reports, learning plans, progress reporting and RARPA achievements.
Development and use of appropriate and stimulating teaching resources including ICT.
Contribution to quality assurance of all aspects of Programme Area including involvement in Self -Assessment, Quality Improvement and compliance audits.
Personal tutor role.
Any other duties as reasonably requested
Person Specification:
LSA qualification / Experience of working with learners with behaviours of concern.
Competent in the use of MS office with good general computer skills and the ability to adapt to new software quickly.
Proven success of working within a similar role.
Knowledge of Ofsted framework / external quality standards.
Knowledge of Accreditation and RARPA.
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.
Outstanding communication skills with individuals/staff at all levels.
Highly motivated individual.
Excellent team work skills.
We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting. We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities at our main site, pension scheme, enhanced family-friendly policies, generous annual leave, staff discounts and extensive continual professional development opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.