San Anton School in Malta is currently looking to recruit Learning Support Educators to join their team on a full-time basis.

Vacancies:

Learning Support Educator 3;
Learning Support Educator 2;
Learning Support Educator 1;
Supply/Learning Support Educator.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the Maltese language (written and spoken);
Applicants must be residing in Malta with a valid working permit.

Job Description:
The LSE/sLSE shall be required to work according to the particular needs of a learner or learners with a statement of needs attending an Independent School of the calibre and standing of San Anton School with the following duties and responsibilities of a LSE/sLSE:

Learning Support:

Supports and collaborates with the class teacher and other colleagues in the best interest of the learner. Under the guidance of the Head of Inclusive Practices and the class teacher in consultation with the Head of Inclusive Practices, the LSE/sLSE shall assist the learner/s with individual educational needs, so that his/their individual curricular entitlement and learning needs are ensured and catered for;
Participates fully in Making Action Plans sessions (MAPs);
Is responsible for the development, writing, and implementation of the Individual Educational Programme (IEP) in consultation with the class teacher also by drawing up the Individual Educational Programme (IEP) and adapting lesson plans and resources;
Attends and actively participates in IEP and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) meetings;
Reviews IEPs, and on a regular basis reports progress to interested stakeholders with regards to the implementation of the IEP;
Assists in the preparation of educational material and take an active part in all the components of the instructional and the educational process in class under the direction of the teacher in class adhering always to school policy;
In collaboration with the class teacher, participates in observing and assessing the performance and behaviour of the learner/s and documents such observations and assessments;
Participates in the respective individual transition programs as the learner/s move/s from one educational level to another, from one school to another, and from school to work, handing over to other LSE/sLSEs and personnel all relevant information and documentation so as to ensure a smooth transition for the learner;
Promotes an inclusive community of learners, in collaboration with the Head of Inclusive Practices, resource workers, teachers, specialists, parents, students, and other stakeholders, where all learners are valued and respected. This will include collaborating in the work at school and with other agencies, such as the Child Development Assessment Unit (CDAU), resource centres, NGOs and other educational and therapeutic environments;
Participates in hydro-therapy, multi-sensory, sensory-integration, and other sessions, in school, resource centres or other centres where such services are available, so as to ensure access to all educational and personal entitlements of the learner;
Promotes at all times the aims, ethos, and policies of San Anton School, and actively works as a member of the staff team;
Assists in the preparation, dissemination, and use of teaching resources and at the same time ensuring their upkeep in class and in school;
Supports the learner during activities held outside the school premises, including experiences in the community, workplaces, and other further and higher educational establishments;
Encourages participation in EU projects and other projects in accordance with the targets set by the school and as agreed with the Senior Leadership Team of the school.

Personal Support:
The LSE/sLSE shall support the learner with special needs in his personal care and hygiene. This shall include:

Toileting - cleaning, and washing:
- Accompanying the learner to the toilet;
- Undressing and dressing;
- Cleaning, washing, and showering;
- Changing of sanitary towels and incontinence pads.
Mobility, posture and seating needs:
- Lifting of the learner;
- Pushing learner in a wheelchair according to Health and Safety Regulations issued under the Health and Safety Authority Act taking into consideration international guidelines.

The present guidelines shall be:

Lifting: up to 27 kilograms shall be undertaken by one LSE/sLSE; lifting up to 54 kilograms shall be undertaken by 2 persons; beyond 54 kilograms, a mechanical lift is to be used.
Pushing wheelchairs: up to 45 kilograms occasionally; up to 28 kilograms frequently; and up to 9 kilograms as necessary.

The LSE/sLSE shall ensure the maximum educational benefit and safety for the individual learner at all times by providing him/her with assistance during physical education sessions, games, excursions and therapy sessions, as well as normal feeding during breakfast where applicable, all break times and at other times as it is required.

Transport-related Duties:
Without prejudice to the obligations of the owner and driver of the vehicle concerned regarding the safety of passengers and the full observance of the law and regulations related to transport matters, a LSE/sLSE may be required to carry out transport-related duties should the requirement be indicated by the statement or by the parent/guardian and the Head of School or any other competent authority.

In such cases, the LSE/sLSE shall:

Assist in the boarding and un-boarding of the learner. In the case of a learner who is a wheelchair/buggy user, the LSE/sLSE should ensure that he/she puts on the restraints on the wheelchair/buggy and also puts on the passenger restraint on the learner to ensure safety during transportation;
Carry out transport supervision duties to and from school when the transportation of learners during normal school hours is necessary.

San Anton School:
San Anton School at L-Imselliet is an independent, co-educational, mixed-ability school educating around 1000 students aged 18 months to 16 years from Day Care right through to the end of compulsory education. Since its inception in 1988 as the original school of the Parents Foundation for Education, San Anton School is committed to providing quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes each student`s unique abilities and a holistic formation that builds character and fully ensures the well-being and safeguarding of its students.

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