Job Description

Additional Support Assistant (ASAJ26)

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: Additional Learning Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Helens, England

• the Catholic ethos of the College
• the College Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy;
• the pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life;
• their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College.

The person appointed would be expected to:

• Work as part of a team to support students who require learning support.
• Be available as timetabled to support students’ in-class in accordance with their individual needs.
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Additional Support/SENCo to monitor and review student learning needs and progress to ensure the College maintains good levels of additional support.
• Assist and support teaching staff in a range of educational activities, both on and off the College premises.
• Share responsibility with teaching staff in supervising groups of students on visits.
• Be responsible for small groups of students in learning situations outside the College environment.
• Provide additional support during homework sessions as and when required.
• Undertake general supervision of students at lunchtime and break times, as and when required.
• Undertake on-going staff development and attend departmental meetings.
• Work towards student outcomes as stated in EHC plans and take an active role in annual reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date records of support and provide regular feedback on student progress.
• Liaise closely with the class tutor to ensure the support provided is the most appropriate and effective.
• Provide effective exam support when required.
• Ensure that College policies on Health and Safety are fully implemented.
• Observe and implement the College’s Equality & Diversity policy.
• Demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding and The Prevent duty within the context of your role.
• To attend meetings and complete mandatory training in accordance with the colleges meeting/training schedule
• To assist at the colleges Open Evenings / Consultation Evenings
• Each member of the College will take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and persons who may be affected by his/her omissions at work.
• To undertake any other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require.

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