Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

• Hourly Rate: £15.55 - £18 (umbrella rate)
• Location:
  
  Thamesmead
• Job Type: Part-time, Term-time only (Monday - Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm)

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team s role is crucial in providing essential learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with severe and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide person-centred learning support to students, facilitating their access to and achievement of learning programmes.
• Support students' access to all college services and activities, and facilitate personal development of learning/study skills.
• Work with individuals or small groups to encourage engagement with activities or to work independently.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as necessary, following instructions from learners regarding their support needs.
• Support lessons including Adult Maths, Functional Skills Maths, GCSE English, and Practical Hair Level 2.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with a strong understanding of both Maths and GCSE English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other agencies.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and an understanding of safeguarding, discrimination issues, and the challenges faced by those with learning difficulties.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Good IT knowledge and sound administration skills.
• Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or further education environment is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (£15.55 - £18 umbrella rate).
• Part-time, term-time only work schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational and personal development.

Interview

Schedule:

• Interviews are planned for Wednesday or Thursday next week (11th and 12th February), with a potential starting date of Monday 23rd February.

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