Learning Support Assistant
NHS England
The closing date is 10 October 2024
Job summary
Following approval from the Department of Education, NHSE was awarded funding to develop a NHS National Supported Internship programme for young people with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD) as well as Autism.
This very unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to support students with their education within this Supported Internship programme called Choices College.
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work closely with our Tutors in delivering the educational outcomes of Employability and Functional skills qualifications
The post holder will be a confident communicator with students who have a range of learning disabilities and have recent extensive experience in supporting the education of students with SEN on a 1 to 1 basis in the classroom.
A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role.
The vacancy requires working at various sites across the Teesside area therefore travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Learning Support Assistant's main duties will include supporting delivery of bespoke Employability training and functional skills to interns, supporting the delivery of sessions in a classroom setting. Maintaining weekly individual records for each student that meet inspection requirements, is also a part of this role.
The LSA will:
- Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis in the classroom
- Providing targeted support outside of the classroom such as the intern's placement
- Work on differentiated activities with groups of students
- Liaise with the tutor to deliver SEN provision
- Support the development of social/emotional skills of the students
- Work with tutors to monitor progress of pupils
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Date posted
26 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-WTE-6658351-E
Job locations
The Old Telephone Exchange
Darlington
DL3 7DR
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
The Old Telephone Exchange
Darlington
DL3 7DR
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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