Milk Education are working exclusively with an SEN college in Southwark, who are looking to appoint a learning support assistant. The college specifically supports learners with SEN, from Moderate to Severe Learning Needs.
Your person is to work in partnership with the Personal Care, Support, Health Care Lead and curriculum teaching staff, provide essential learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with SEN:
*Facilitate their access to and achievement of learning programmes
*Support their access to all College services, College led activities
*Facilitate personal development of learning/study skills and educational outcomes including those relevant to individual Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
Key Responsiblities as a SEN Teaching Assistant: 
*To assist in the educational and social development of learners under the direction of the support managers and curriculum team leaders
*To support the development of self-advocacy and independent learning skills of learners.
*To contribute to the assessment of students’ learning and personal progression, working with relevant members of staff to contribute to the development of personcentred support plans.
*To provide support and assistance to learners for their personal care, safety and well-being.
*To ensure any mobility problems within the building and other safety issues in line with College Health and Safety guidelines are reported to support managers
*To assist in the review of learners’ progress in line with College policies and ensure individual support plans are updated, and teaching staff are aware of any barriers to learning.
*To liaise, when necessary, with outside agencies e.g. parents, key workers etc and forward information on to support managers.
About you as a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience supporting those with SEN
- A minimum Level 2 in Maths and English, or hold a degree
- Comfortable to support with personal care and feeding, ensuring to promote independence
- Background in care and education is essential
- Training in epilepsy, medication administration, team teach, is a benefit
Our Values Stand Out: We will stand out. We are a good education group with outstanding features. Keen to innovate, we create social value and push the boundaries to achieve more. Teamwork: We are a team. Together we get the job done. Together we achieve our goals. It’s everyone’s job to step in and help. Accountable: We own our actions. We take responsibility. We are accountable for the decisions we make and how these affect others. We own this. Respectful: We respect everyone - full stop. Diversity is valued and we maximise this as a talent and strength
Why choose Milk?
Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.
Benefits to YOU:
*Excellent rates of pay
*Wellbeing support
*Free Lesson Plans
*24/7 access to your personal consultant
*Training support sessions
And so much more.
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Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.