We are looking for compassionate and motivated Learning Support Assistants to help our learners achieve their goals; develop their independence; and prepare for work and adult life. Working alongside our vibrant Education team, you will provide practical and individualised support that removes barriers to learning and enables every learner to reach their full potential. The Role In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Support individuals and groups with their learning, care, therapy and wellbeing needs.
- Facilitate learning activities under the guidance of tutors and managers.
- Help monitor and record progress against individual targets.
- Support learners with personal care, meals and breaks whilst promoting dignity and independence.
- Assist learners with additional health needs and emergency medication, following appropriate guidance and training.
- Work with colleagues to identify learners’ needs and the support required to help them succeed.
- Support learners during behaviours that challenge, using agreed strategies and appropriate training.
- Assist learners during internal and external work experience. You will have empathy for people with disabilities and a genuine desire to empower and inspire our learners. You will be able to remain calm in challenging situations, communicate clearly, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Experience of delivering directed learning to individuals or small groups.
- A calm and flexible approach during challenging situations.
- A good standard of written communication.
- The ability to follow direction while using your own initiative when required.
- A flexible and collaborative approach.
- The ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and positive working relationships.
Experience of supporting people with learning difficulties, disabilities or complex needs would be an advantage., Level 2 English and Maths or a willingness to work towards.
About Portland Charity
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website. We will be required to carry out an enhanced with barred lists DBS check as this role involves regulated activity.
Working at Portland Charity At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.
Benefits
- A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
- You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
- Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
- Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
- Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen, Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
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