Location: College in West Yorkshire, England
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, Term-Time Only 

About the Role

We 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.