Specialist Learning Support Worker
Bolton College
Specialist Learning Support Worker
£23491
Bolton College, Bolton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 187b3d29adaf4724a92f4f4b5b8bf697
Full Job Description
- Supporting deaf students both directly and indirectly in the student's preferred mode of communication (e.g. sign language, lip-reading and note taking) and by implementing a variety of appropriate support strategies.
- With guidance from the lecturing staff, supporting students in tutor designated activities in the teaching situation on an individual or group basis as directed by the Head of Learner Support.
- Helping organise student files.
- Focusing the student on the instructions and meaning of the learning activity and ensuring the student understands the task in hand.
- Promoting confidence,motivating and providing guidance and encouragement to the student in whatever activities s/he is undertaking.
- encouraging the student to integrate into the learning group.
- Acting as a second authoritative figure in the classroom at appropriate times.
- Ensuring students are up to date with their work and liaising with the tutors to identify gaps and assisting in getting the student to meet targets.
- Contributing to record keeping systems for students with learning support.
Level 3 British Sign Language or equivalent - Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
- Experience of supporting D/deaf students with disabilities and learning difficulties
- Experience of working with challenging behaviour
- To have an understanding of the provision of education and support for D/deaf students in an FE context.