Learning Support Worker

Learning Support Worker

Priory College Swindon, Fairview House, 43 Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire. SN1 4AS 

Priory Group Division

Education & Children's Services 

Fixed Term - Full Time 

£16,000 per annum 

37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (term time only) 

We are seeking experienced Learning Support Workers to provide one-to-one input, pastoral care and academic support to our learners from Entry level functional skills up to A Level's on a range of topics.

The Priory College Swindon opened in September 2004 to support, care and educate post-16 year olds who predominately had a diagnosis of ASD and Asperger’s Syndrome (AS).  Since opening, the College has worked with an increasingly diverse cohort, including students who do not necessarily have a formal diagnosis of ASD but who have significant social and communication difficulties, co-morbid diagnosis and other complex conditions. 

We provide every young person with an individually tailored programme of education, care, work experience, life skills and training within the community.  Our approach enables young people to develop the confidence and skills they need to progress towards adulthood, including further or higher education. 

Experience of working with young people with ASD and complex mental health problems would be beneficial, with the ability to work in a flexible manner to adapt to individual students needs is essential

As a Learning Support Worker, you'll be involved with the following:-

An element of report writing will be required as part of this role

Providing high levels of organisational skills, reliability and basic IT skills

Supporting our learners with the correct level of guidance specified by the tutor, whilst encouraging them towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour

Establishing a good relationship with learners by using language and other communication skills that the learners can understand and relate to

Promoting positive learner behaviour in line with school policies by the use of praise and encouragement

Contributing towards termly reports; annual reviews for learners and developing individual learning plans

To be able to develop SMART targets and outcomes for learners based around their education and learning needs.

To help, support and provide with enrichment activities for learners.

This position will be based in and around the postcode area of SN1 4AS. Please ensure this commutable for you when considering this role.

Our Benefits

Online discounts and cashback for high street to holidays

Free monthly £1,000 colleague lotto

We pay for your DBS

Career Pathways – Our commitment to your career progression

Amazing charity schemes

Free parking on site

Cash for colleagues - Earn money for friends you recommend!

We want to invest in you and your future! Find out about our career pathways:

https://www.priorycareerpathways.com/

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references will be requested prior to interview for all roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.