Head of Learning Assistant

Beaumont College supports special school leavers including those with complex autism and social and emotional challenges. 

Some of our students have excellent language skills, while others may communicate in different ways. All have learning difficulties. For individuals in this group of students, they may have developed strategies for communication over their lives that aren’t as helpful or easy to understand as they reach adulthood. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, our ethos and culture is to support our young people to develop strategies focusing on positive behaviours, reducing and ideally removing the need for our young people to deploy unhelpful strategies to communicate their needs, be heard, listened to and understood. 

You will work with identified students as part of a small team around the student, enabling and empowering them to prepare for fulfilling busy lives as young adults. Along the way, there will be fun, memories to make and a significant journey of ups and downs. As they graduate our young people demonstrate the progress they have made through their actions. And they have achieved this because they have been empowered by the staff who support them. Are you the next member of our amazing team?

The Head of Learning Assistant will support the effective delivery of education, preparation for adulthood and quality assurance activities across Beaumont College Sussex. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Learning with curriculum delivery, learner progress, evidence collection, community access, communication development, and implementation of educational systems. The role will also provide direct support to teachers, learning support staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team as required to assist the Head of Learning. 

Support for the Head of Learning 

• Support curriculum initiatives, educational development projects, Databridge systems, learning walks, audits, reports, inspection readiness, quality improvement plans, curriculum resources and EHCP outcome monitoring. 

Learner Support 

• Provide direct educational support to learners with complex SEND and medical needs. 

• Promote communication, participation, independence, community access, positive behaviour support, preparation for adulthood and work-related learning opportunities. 

Communication and Interaction 

• Support AAC, symbols, communication passports, objects of reference, visual supports and personalised communication approaches. 

• Encourage learners to communicate choices, preferences and opinions. 

Community Access and Preparation for Adulthood 

• Support educational visits, volunteering, vocational opportunities, independent living skills, community participation and meaningful adulthood outcomes. 

Educational Administration and Evidence Collection 

• Gather and upload evidence of progress, maintain learning journals, support annual reviews, monitor learner achievements and assist with accreditation evidence. 

Supporting the Wider Team 

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nurses, support workers and families. 

• Contribute to planning, team meetings, learner reviews and induction of new staff. 

Safeguarding, Health and Safety 

• Promote safeguarding, dignity, confidentiality and wellbeing. 

• Follow care plans, risk assessments, personal care procedures and moving and handling guidance. 

Our Values 

Our values shape the way we work. We are Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful in everything we do. 

We believe in creating opportunities, encouraging independence and ensuring the people we support have the opportunity to live the life they choose. 

Why Choose Salutem? 

We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to thrive — both at work and outside of it. 

Emotional Support  
24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps and bereavement support. 

Health & Wellbeing  
Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover and menopause support. 

Financial Support  
Flexible pay through Stream, utility bill savings, MoneyHelper and Life Assurance. 

Physical Wellbeing  
Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and National Trust activities. 

Training  

You’ll receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and career in social care. 

Ready to make a difference?  
If you’re passionate about making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today 

Safeguarding Commitment 

At Salutem Care and Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. 

All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory references, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference. 

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority. Therefore, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process.