Learning Support Assistant Job Widnes area,England UK,Education / Teaching

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real‑life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience to be independent and resilient, grow into education, employment or meaningful activity, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens and be safe.

Be independent and resilient
Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
Live healthily and sustainably
Develop and maintain healthy relationships
Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
Be safe

Location: 1 Lugsdale Road, Widnes WA8 6DJ

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly team at our Widnes Centre and help make a positive difference to the lives of young adults with SEND.

To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
To provide one-to-one support as directed by the Head of Learning or the class tutor
Provide learning support within a group and on an individual basis
To act as a scribe/reader/exam invigilator as required
To support students during breaks
To contribute to learners’ ILPs
To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
To be aware of individual learners’ risk assessments and needs
To support learners to access transport and with travel training
To accompany learners during work experience placements, both on and off-site
Accompany learners on outings, visits, community and recreational activities
Encourage independence and self‑help skills wherever possible
Keep records associated with the support role
To undertake any other duties that are reasonably requested by management and are appropriate to the role

Experience and Qualifications

Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
Level 2/3 Qualification in learning support or equivalent (desirable)
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Award in Education (desirable)
ELSA experience (desirable)
Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND
Awareness of disabilities
Ability to relate well to children and vulnerable young adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

Education

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits

Additional leave
Casual dress
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
On‑site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £28,773 a year

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like to find out more information, please email for an information pack.

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

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