Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per year

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in our Supported Internship Programme in Northampton. We support adults with a learning disability living in the Northampton area, to access volunteering and paid work.

The Learning Support Assistant role is a part time permanent contract (30 hours per week) based in the Northampton area with travel required.

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We deliver relaxed classroom-based sessions to young people with a learning disability, aged between 16 and 25, to prepare them for work, and support them to improve their numeracy and literacy skills.

Along with Mencap staff and other volunteers, the Learning Support Assistant will be supporting people on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Key Responsibilities for a Learning Support Assistant

• To support with the planning and organising of learning activities for learners
• To differentiate learning materials to an appropriate level according to need in line with individuals Education, Health and Care Plans and learning needs
• Under the guidance of the tutor, contribute to setting challenging and meaningful individual targets to promote self-esteem and independence and to the review of those targets
• To monitor the progress of identified learners, keep written records and provide the tutor with feedback on learners’ progress
• To assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials
• The Learning Support Assistant will be enthusiastic, motivated and work to keep learners engaged in sessions. The ability to build a strong, positive relationship with others is an important part of the role.

Please see the full role profile to see a more extensive list of essential requirements for this role.

This role will close on 17th July for shortlisting. Interviews will be taking place shortly after via Teams.

If you feel that this role is for you, please apply with a full and up to date CV that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification and why you want to work for Mencap.