Senior Learning and Care Support Assistant - Hayes

Senior Learning and Care Support Assistant

Hayes

Full time and Permanent

Term time only – 40 weeks per year

August / September start

£31,605 - £33,559

This welcoming new campus will provide a high-quality inclusive learning environment for SEND students, and improve outcomes for students with special educational needs, including those with severe learning needs (SLD).   

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Learning and Care Support Assistant to coordinate the provision of specialist support for students with profound and complex needs.   Working closely with other team members and curriculum staff, you will design, develop and implement Individual Care Plans, risk assessments and Individual Support Plans. You will also line manage a team of Learning and Care Support Assistants and ensure the completion of relevant administration.  Working hours 

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the following: 

• Trained in Manual Handling, First Aid, Safe Administration of Medication, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Dysphasia and Diabetes including the safe administration of Insulin. 
• Experience of providing specialist support for young people
• Good knowledge of effective support and intervention strategies for learners with Profound and Complex SEND  
• Experience of assessing children/young people to identify individual needs and have a good understanding of the range and types of interventions available
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• The ability to lead a team effectively
• Ability and willingness to start work at 8.45am each day

Purpose of the Post

To work as part of the Senior Learning Support Team under the direction of the Specialist Medical Coordinator, the EHC Coordinator and the SEND coordinator to coordinate the provision of Additional Learning Support for students with profound and complex SEND.  To work effectively with Foundation Learning teaching staff to provide advice and guidance on effective support strategies for High Needs students. To manage a team of Learning and Care Support Assistants (LCSAs) in the allocation of support and the completion of administration related to the role of an LCSA. In line with College policies and procedures, complete the Appraisal and Classroom Observations for LCSAs.

To work effectively and collaboratively under the direction of the Specialist Medical Coordinator and the EHC Coordinator in building effective relationships and partnerships with Local Authorities, Feeder Schools and other professionals.  To complete High Needs Forms and Annual Reviews in line with statutory guidance to secure High Needs funding and progression for high Needs Learners. To work closely with the Admissions Team to ensure that the Additional Support needs of learners are fully met and that support provided is to the highest standard.  Work closely with Internal and External professionals with regards to Professionals Meetings, LAC, and the delivery of Social Skills workshops.

Qualifications and Training:

·       Good standard of general education

·       Trained in Manual Handling, First Aid, Safe Administration of Medication, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, Dysphasia and Diabetes including the safe administration of Insulin

Knowledge, skills and Experience:

·       Evidence of sound knowledge of effective support and intervention strategies for learners with Profound and Complex SEND

·       Experience of assessing children and young people to identify their individual needs

·       Experience of working with healthcare professionals and/ or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field

·       Knowledge of the range and types of interventions available and their effectiveness

·       Experience of producing individual Care Plans and Risk Assessments

·       Experience of liaising with necessary professionals in the development of Individual Care Plans

·       An understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Code of Practice

·       Sound understanding of Health and Social Care processes

·       Ability to deal sensitively and confidently with people, including parents, teachers and the SEND team

·       Ability to effectively supervise and manage a team

·       Ability to organise LSA resource effectively and experience of organising staff timetables

·       Ability to be pro-active and anticipate support required for students’ needs, and respond to frequently changing priorities

·       Good communication skills, both verbal and written

·       Good literacy and numeracy skills

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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