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- Prif leoliad
- Education
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Until 31 July 2026. Secondment only for current NHS employees.)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 990-WTE-14796-E
- Cyflogwr
- NHS England
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Explorer House
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 01/06/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Learning Support Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Following approval from the Department of Education, NHSE was awarded funding to develop a NHS National Supported Internship programme for young people with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LDD) as well as Autism.
This very unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to support students with their education within this Supported Internship programme called Choices College.
We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to work closely with our Tutors in delivering the educational outcomes of Employability and Functional skills qualifications
The post holder will be a confident communicator with students who have a range of learning disabilities and have recent extensive experience in supporting the education of students with SEN on a 1 to 1 basis in the classroom.
A passion for supporting students with SEN to meet their full potential is essential for this role.
The vacancy requires working at various sites in the Hampshire area. A full drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The Learning Support Assistant’s main duties will include supporting delivery of bespoke Employability training and functional skills to interns, supporting the delivery of sessions in a classroom setting. Maintaining weekly individual records for each student that meet inspection requirements, is also a part of this role.
The LSA will:
- Support SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis in the classroom
- Providing targeted support outside of the classroom such as the intern’s placement
- Work on differentiated activities with groups of students
- Liaise with the tutor to deliver SEN provision
- Support the development of social/emotional skills of the students
- Work with tutors to monitor progress of pupils
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Qualification in Supporting Teaching and learning
- Qualifications to include GCSE/Functional Skills in English Language, NVQ/QCF, ECDL or equivalent level of knowledge
Meini prawf dymunol
- Training in Systematic Instruction
- Autism training
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A knowledge and understanding of a variety of special educational required for the Choices College students
- Experience of working in a classroom supporting students with qualifications ranging from entry level 1 – level 2
- Experience of working with students who have Special Educational Needs
- Working knowledge of MS office packages
Meini prawf dymunol
- An understanding of the employability curriculum which covers a range of topics in line with the preparing for adulthood outcomes/Ofsted requirements
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Uses a range of communications channels to build relationships including excellent report writing, data entry, and telephone skills
- Good planning, record keeping and organisational skills to support teaching staff in planning and delivery of sessions
- Enthusiasm for the subject area and awareness of learners’ needs and expectations and the ability to value these in your teaching support
- Awareness of the additional needs (non-educational) with which the students may present and which may need referral to other team members
Values and Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- To champion the rights of students with diverse learning disabilities
- Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
Meini prawf dymunol
- Have an understanding of, and a commitment to Supported Internships
- Complies with legislation and organisational policy on health, safety and risk management
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Clare Learwood
- Teitl y swydd
- Education Quality Assurance Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07788778153
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