Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

• Job Type: Part-time, Term Time Only
• Location: Greenwich
• Hours: 7 hours per day, Monday to Wednesday
• Pay: £15.55- £17.25 (umbrella)

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide high-quality support to young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at our college. This role is crucial in enabling learners to access and achieve within their programmes and engage fully with college services and activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide 1:1 support to learners with significant communication and learning difficulties, including those with Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support the development of learning and study skills tailored to individual needs to promote independence.
• Assist learners with personal care and mobility, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Work with individuals or small groups, adapting your approach to meet diverse needs and encouraging learners to develop independence.
• Engage with learners, staff, parents/carers, and professionals to build positive, trust-based relationships.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven experience supporting students with EHCPs and differentiated learning needs in an FE setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding, discrimination, and the barriers faced by learners with additional needs.
• Confidence in supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional in various situations.
• Good organisational skills, reliable IT abilities, and sound administrative practice.
• Experience in a multicultural community is essential.
• Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE setting is desirable, but candidates with transferable skills are also welcome to apply.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of learners with SEND.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

To apply for this Learning Support Assistant position, please submit your CV