Personal Skills Assistant

Job Title: Personal Skills Assistant

Location: College in West Yorkshire, EnglandHours: 30 hours per weekContract: Temporary, Term-Time Only About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate, proactive and dedicated Personal Skills Assistant to support learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, and sensory impairments.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by enabling learners to access education, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals within a supportive educational environment.You will work closely with tutors and support staff to provide tailored assistance, both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring learners can fully participate in their programmes.Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to learners under the direction of the course tutor.
• Support learners during taught sessions and at other times as required.
• Deliver personal care support, including intimate care (e.g. toileting, changing) and moving and handling, in line with individual risk assessments.
• Assist in monitoring learner progress, achievement, attendance, and target setting.
• Support learners in building portfolios and completing functional skills evidence.
• Work collaboratively with tutors to develop and implement strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Advise colleagues on specific learner needs where appropriate.
• Assist with preparing learning materials and equipment.
• Support learner mobility, including access to and from college and work placements.
• Escort and supervise learners where required, including during emergency evacuations.
• Support learners experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges and promote positive social development.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to reviews.
• Promote and adhere to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety policies at all times.
• Participate in relevant training, including Moving and Handling.
• Work flexibly, including occasional unsociable hours if required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the role.

Person Specification Essential Experience

• Significant experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties.
• Significant experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with behavioural needs.
• Recent experience within an educational setting.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with sensory impairments.

Essential Qualifications & Training

• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent).
• Moving and Handling certification (or willingness to work towards).
• Disability Awareness training (or willingness to work towards).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication skills with both young people and adults.
• Approachable, non-judgemental and empathetic.
• Professional and responsive manner when dealing with learners and staff.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about supporting vulnerable learners.
• Reliable, conscientious and respectful of confidentiality.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative appropriately.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support learners with literacy, numeracy and IT.
• Accurate record-keeping and monitoring skills.
• Supportive and cooperative team player.