Learning Support Assistant
Mencap
Barnet
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,810 per annum + excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2021
Job overview
We have a new opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Lifestyle and Works Team.
Mencap’s Lifestyle and Works division run education-based programmes for supporting people with a learning disability to move closer to the job market and gain employment. These programmes are called ‘3 Ships’ and they include Supported Internships, Traineeships and Apprenticeships.
This role is a full-time (37.5 hrs per week) permanent role and will be a based in Barnet, North London.
The successful LSA will support our learners on our Supported Internship programme and the role may be carried out in a classroom-based environment and out in the community. You will need to be a confident communicator across all levels, as you will be liaising with learners, carers, parents and external stakeholders.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Essential key skills and experience for this role (but not limited to):
- Experience of supporting people who have special educational needs & disabilities including autism
- Ability to inspire learners and implement effective engagement and support strategies
- Well organised & self-motivated
- Ability to take direction from the Tutor to best support learners
- Ability to manage different situations sensitively & in a timely manner
- Experience of using Excel/word/IT systems
- Have certificates/Qualifications for English and Maths at level 2 or above
Please see our JD for more essential requirements required for this role. Please apply with a full and up to date CV.
This role will close on Weds 20th Oct and interviews will commence shortly after via MS Teams.
JOB ID 23156
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
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About Mencap
- Mencap
- 6 Cyrus Way, Hampton, Peterborough
- PE7 8HP
- United Kingdom
Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose.
Our work includes:
providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
providing advice through our helplines and websites
campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want.
We are an individual membership organisation, with a local network of more than 500 affiliated groups. Our work is shaped by what our members tell us about their needs and wishes
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