Learning Support Assistant (Complex Care)

Job Title - Learning Support Assistant - (Complex Care) Contract Type -Permanent Working Pattern - Full Time, Term Time Only Pay Scale -£23,000 - £29,000 (already pro-rata’d) Role Purpose The Learning Support Assistant - (Complex Care) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to students with complex care needs within an Alternative Provision setting. This role exists to ensure that vulnerable learners with significant barriers to learning receive the tailored educational, physical, and emotional support they need to access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve meaningful outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will lead by example in delivering adapted learning activities, implementing care routines, and using specialist strategies to promote communication, engagement and wellbeing. They will also contribute to the development of inclusive practices across the provision and collaborate with families and professionals to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to support. This role requires a compassionate, skilled and resilient practitioner who is committed to safeguarding, inclusive education and improving the life chances of students with complex needs. Context of cohort: The learners you will be working with have a diagnosis of ASD or Global Delay and have sensory needs. Most of our learners need support with self and intimate care. We support our learners with transport and keeping safe in college and the community. All our learners are working within pre KS1 or KS1 Curriculum level for English and Maths. They are well supported by visuals and have communication needs. Our learners need sensory and well-resourced practical activities and are developing skills of working in a group to ensure social development but also benefit from the availability of quiet spaces and 1-1 activities. Key Responsibilities Specialist Student Support Provide high level support for students with SLD and complex