LSPs Horizons and Mainstream - Sessional

We are seeking Learning support Practitioners (LSPs) to join our Horizons and Mainstream teams, on a sessional, hourly-paid basis, term-time only. You will play a key role in promoting independence, building confidence and ensuring that support is responsive to individual learner needs. What You'll Be Doing As an LSP, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Lecturer with students with learning difficulties and disabilities. You will:

• To provide one to one support, both direct and indirect, for students with learning difficulties and disabilities following mainstream courses, primarily in the learning environment.
• To support and provide personal care alongside another member of staff, to ensure that learners can have as much independence in accessing the bathroom with privacy and dignity.
• To work with the Student Support Advisors and Student Learning Mentors adequate support for students with SEMH needs and to encourage such students to attend the College.
• To apply appropriate communication methods, suitable to the needs and preferences of the student, to enable access to information, and to facilitate two way communication.
• To assist in particular arrangements for formal student testing and assessments e.g. invigilating, reading, scribing etc
  
  We are looking for a passionate and committed team member, who understands the transformational impact of supported education.
You should have:
• A level 2 or above qualification. (E)
• Experience of providing effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in a group setting to support success and progression (E)
• Understanding of academic and vocational education in a College setting. (E)
• A high level of oral skills, both one to one and in a group setting. (E)
• Excellent written skills: able to compile clear procedures, manuals, guides etc. (E)
If you are passionate about helping students gain the skills that unlock new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.


• A competitive salary of £14.53 - £16.08 per hour, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Additional hourly accrued holiday pay, and access to pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success