Learning Support Assistant
Mencap
Telford
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,328 per annum pro rata plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2022
Job overview
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in our Supported Internship Programme in Telford. This role is a full time (37.5 hours per week). We support adults with a learning disability living in the Staffordshire area, to access volunteering and paid work.
To see what we do please click here
We deliver relaxed classroom-based sessions to young people with a learning disability, aged between 16 and 25, to prepare them for work, and support them to improve their numeracy and literacy skills.
Along with Mencap staff and other volunteers, the Learning Support Assistant will be supporting people on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
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!
Key Responsibilities for a Learning Support Assistant
To support with the planning and organising of learning activities for learners
To differentiate learning materials to an appropriate level according to need in line with individuals Education, Health and Care Plans and learning needs
Under the guidance of the tutor, contribute to setting challenging and meaningful individual targets to promote self-esteem and independence and to the review of those targets
To monitor the progress of identified learners, keep written records and provide the tutor with feedback on learners’ progress
To assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials
The Learning Support Assistant will be enthusiastic, motivated and work to keep learners engaged in sessions. The ability to build a strong, positive relationship with others is an important part of the role.
Please see the full role profile to see a more extensive list of essential requirements for this role.
If you feel that this role is for you, please apply with a full and up to date CV that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification and why you want to work for Mencap. Please contact Kirsty in our recruitment team for more information at Kirsty.ford@mencap.org.uk
JOB ID: 25769
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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