PMLD Learning Support Practitioner(Nurture Programme)

PMLD Learning Support Practitioner (Nurture Programme) based in Oswestry, Shropshire offering an annual salary of £18,500 - £20,500

Derwen College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a PMLD Learning Support Assistant to join our new PMLD day provision . The role will involve supporting the delivery of a bespoke curriculum to learners on the Nurture Programme

We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.

Key Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Assisting the teacher/session lead in preparing the environment and materials for each session.
• Assisting the teacher/session lead in maintaining the cleanliness and general working order of the learning environment and resources.
• Assisting the teacher/session lead in delivering the activities, either as part of a group or, on occasions, in a 1:1 setting.
• Take an active role in supporting students to develop their personal care and daily life skills at college and in the wider community in accordance with the agreed Education Heath Care Plan (EHCP) or equivalent outcomes. This may include physical support with pushing wheelchairs, transfers and hoisting, and intimate support with dressing, personal care and changing of continence aids.
• Supporting the students at mealtimes, which may include fully assisted feeding or encouraging independence where appropriate.
• Supporting students with the administering of medication (specialist training will be provided where necessary)
• Supporting the students to access a range of therapies including Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy (specialist training will be provided where necessary)
• Supporting the baseline and ongoing assessment of students.
• Contribution to administration work e.g. assessment reports, learning plans, progress reporting and RARPA achievements.
• Development and use of appropriate and stimulating teaching resources including ICT.
• To cover the lead of the session on some occasions.
• Encourage and promote positive social integration and inclusion within student peer groups where appropriate internally and externally.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Person Specification:

• A caring, compassionate and empathic nature and desire to treat students with dignity and respect at all times adhering to the Dignity in Care and CQC fundamental standards
• Experience in working with children/young people with special educational needs is desirable.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with individuals/staff at all levels
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development, including training relating to specialist strategies and interventions to support the students.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Excellent team work skills.

We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting.  We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including on-site shopping and leisure facilities at our main site, pension scheme, enhanced family-friendly policies, generous annual leave, staff discounts and extensive continual professional development opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.