Learning Support Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
• To contribute to the College and Department’s strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
• To be aware of the developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
• Provide support to individuals and groups of students
• Work under the direction of the team leader - learning support and teaching staff to ensure the best possible service is provided to the learners
• To have a good knowledge and understanding of the impact of various learning difficulties/disabilities on students learning and have a good track record of meeting those needs
• To deliver high quality support in order to achieve effective participation of assigned students in the learning process
• Be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate support techniques to engage and motivate students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and encourage independence and autonomy
• Help to establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
• Establish and maintain professional relationship with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• To make arrangements for access to initial assessments/interviews
• To undertake ongoing assessment of support needs
• To undertake learning support duties as per timetable
• To maintain records of support delivered to ensure quality assurance
• To liaise effectively with appropriate external agencies as and when required
• To monitor students’ progress and attendance in receipt of support and report concerns to team leader where necessary
• Liaise with tutors to ensure students are being effectively supported and that all identified differentiation strategies are being implemented as specified in the assessment of need
• Liaise with Team Leader – Learning Support and Progress Leaders to identify areas of concern regarding students’ pastoral and academic needs