Learning Support Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is expected that you work for 37.5 hours a week and carry out the following duties:

• Motivate students and advance students’ learning using clearly structured teaching and learning techniques.
• To assist lecturer(s) in the implementation of the students curriculum.
• To carry out under the direct supervision of the lecturers, individual programmes of learning, specifically to support the student concerned.
• To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the lecturer.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• To contribute to any discussions or reviews on the students concerned as requested by the Lecturer(s)l and Senior Management Team.
• To contribute to the delivery of additional programmes to meet student needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess a Masters degree with 2 years experience or Bachelors degree with 5 years experience in a further education college
Required skills include:

• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Highly developed, effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a range of students.
• Able to adapt to the pace of the individual learner.
• Able to maintain accurate legible and up to date records of individual student achievements, using a variety of formats including ICT.
• Willingness to learn new tasks.