Job Title: Educational Support Assistant (ESA) – Level 2
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £17,000 – £18,000 per annum, pro-rata
Job Type: Full time (term time only), Permanent (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 9am on Friday 17th January 2020
Interview Date: week commencing 20th January 2020
The College is located in Hulme a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links. It is one of the largest Sixth Form Colleges in the country and rated as Outstanding at the last Ofsted Inspection.
They are now seeking to appoint Educational Support Assistant (level 2) to work across the Faculty of Additional Learning Support.
Job duties:
- To work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work
- To assist with the development and implementation of individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
- To record students’ progress in the classroom and during off site education provision and activities
- To provide support for students including the full range of communication systems, eating, drinking, personal care, mobility and medication, subject to supervision and training
- To work with individuals and groups of students to deliver accredited learning programmes taking into account SEN requirements, under specific supervision of the class teacher
- Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the teacher
- To provide cover for the teacher, as appropriate, when work has been set
- To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to college guidelines
- The above list is by no means exhaustive any you’ll be expected to provide support to the Students, Teachers and the College as a whole in a variety of ways that can, and will, differ day to day
- To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson time but during the college day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety
- To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required
- To undertake record keeping and updating records, information and data, producing reports as required
- To monitor student responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/ progress as directed
Job requirements:
- Ability to use relevant technology e.g. iPads, pc, smart board, camera
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and how it affects students
- Relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation including safeguarding
- Have a clear understanding of the Asdan curriculum
- Have a clear understanding of the Numeracy and Literacy Curriculum
- An appreciation of equal opportunities and a commitment to its implementation
- An understanding of health and safety, and child protection issues
Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the link to the College’s careers page and an application form.
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Educational Support Assistant, Special Educational Needs Assistant, Learning Support Worker, LSA, LSW, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Difficulties, Support Worker, Learning Assistant will be considered for this role.
