Student Support Assistant (Landmark)
Oaklands College
St Albans and Welwyn Garden City Campus
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £7,277 per annum (Full time equivalent £17,751)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2017
Job overview
Term time only (37 weeks per year)
£7,277 per annum (Full time equivalent £17,751)
Fixed Term Contract until July 2017
Automatic Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
18 hours per week - 3 days a week (pref. Monday, Tuesday, Friday)
St Albans/Welwyn Campuses
Landmark is a well-established programme is for students with moderate learning difficulties and is designed to enable young people with EHCPs to make a successful transition from school to work, further training and/or independent living opportunities. This is achieved through giving the students access to the college’s wide range of vocational and community resources, with practical and Life-Skills taught alongside Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT in small, appropriately supported groups. Students can tailor their own personalised study-programme through a range of options including Gardening, Horse Care, Horse Riding, Animal Care, Art, Music, Sports Studies, Construction, Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Cookery/Food Studies.
As an SSA you will be supporting students on the Landmark programme in both practical and classroom-based sessions, as well as monitoring their safety throughout the college day. You will support our specialist teachers in delivering high quality teaching and learning, carrying out assessments and reviews and supporting students through their qualifications. You may also be required to support learners on other sections of our Oaklands SEND provision, such as LLW and Supported Learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Support students in classroom activities e.g. work with written materials, computers etc. - Support students working on practical tasks, off-site activities and work placements
- Prepare and adapt teaching materials under the direction of teaching staff
- Take responsibility for the preparation, upkeep and organisation of learning areas, classrooms and resources
- Support students to access college resources and facilities
- Be aware of and adhere to risk assessments for individuals
- Take responsibility for the safety, medical status and emotional well-being of students under supervision at all times
- To communicate regularly with course tutor to ensure any student-related issues are identified and addressed
- Advocate on behalf of the student as and when appropriate
- Attend and contribute to course team meetings, site meetings, tutorials and curriculum development as part of the evaluation process
- Contribute to assessments, progress reviews and EHCP reviews where appropriate
RECRUITMENT- Short listing criteria
- 2 year’s general work experience of working with students in either schools, adult education, voluntary/charitable organisations
- Good standard of education 5 GCSE’s grade C or above or equivalent qualification or extensive experience
Closing Date: Thursday 5th October at 23:59
Interview Date: TBC
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About Oaklands College
At Oaklands College we provide a full range of courses across many subject areas at a level that will suit your ability and future needs. Our courses provide a stepping stone into further learning at university, progression in your career, or perhaps providing the skills to move into your first job.
We have a team of staff that can help you to find the most appropriate course to meet your needs and ambitions. We work closely with our local schools, university, employers and the community to ensure the course you choose will be the right one to enable you to progress in learning, life or work.
Having invested a great deal to enhance your experience at college, we are proud to provide a modern learning environment boasting the latest technology and IT facilities for use in the classroom and during your own personal learning. With the help of an excellent team of tutors, our students have a track record of high achievement.
From the moment you walk into the college you will be entering a friendly and supportive environment and a social platform, from which we hope you will launch lasting friendships. Each site has an area where students can relax and the college provides recreational activities for students to enjoy.
We take great pride in the success of our students and look forward to you joining us and becoming one of our next success stories.
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