Cambian Wing College
Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38-52 week residential placements. We provide holistic education for students aged 16-25 years who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated mental health conditions. At Wing College we use specialist education approaches, therapeutic support and environments and staffing expertise to prepare students to meet the demands of adult life in a positive way.
Existing TA/LSA experience would be advantageous but experience and personality are key factors in appointing the right candidate.
We are looking for Learning Support Workers that are:
- Passionate about improving the lives of others
- A positive and consistent role model to others
- Innovative, engaging, enthusiastic and inspirational
- A calm and listening person with a mature, supportive approach.
- Calm and patient but equally warm and nurturing.
- An excellent communicator and team player.
Purpose of the Post
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and with an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the Tutor/Teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. The primary focus will be to ensure learners are making progress in all subjects and maintain good order and to keep learners on task.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of the college curriculum up to and including Level 3 qualifications.
- Establishing productive working relationships with learners, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Supporting learners consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
- Attending to the learners personal needs and provide advice to assist their social, health and hygiene development during the college day.
- Working with the Tutor/Teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.
- Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with other agencies/professionals, to support the achievement and progress of learners.
- Establishing productive working relationships with learners, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
The Cambian Group
The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. From innovative educational experiences to national curriculum programmes, supported by passionate teams of specialists and key workers, we actively enable each young person to achieve their personal best, all in an environment that best suits them.
We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
