Learning Support Assistant

Castle Employment Group; Shire Of Beverley; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Beverley, East Yorkshire. You will provide classroom, small group and 1:1 support to students across a range of programmes, helping them build confidence and independence.

The role involves working closely with teaching teams to support learners with SEND and additional learning needs, while fostering an inclusive and supportive college environment. Both full-time and part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Approachable, patient and adaptable with diverse student needs.
• Able to work 1:1 and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, small group and 1:1 support.
• Support students with learning and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with tutors to enable access to learning.
• Promote independence, confidence and engagement.
• Help create an inclusive college environment.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Hourly Rate: £15.00 to £16.00 per hour
Location: Beverley, East Yorkshire

We are working on behalf of a well-established Further Education college in Beverley that is looking to expand its Learning Support team.
The college provides a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for young people and adult learners across a wide range of vocational and academic programmes. We are seeking Learning Support Assistants who can help students build confidence, independence and the skills they need to progress within education and beyond.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, making this suitable for candidates looking for regular hours as well as those requiring greater flexibility.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching and support teams across the college, providing classroom, small group and individual support depending on the needs of students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with their learning and wellbeing
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where required
• Supporting students with SEND and additional learning needs
• Working alongside tutors to help students access their learning
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues
• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive college environment

We are keen to hear from experienced Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants, alongside candidates with relevant experience from SEND, youth work, care, mentoring, pastoral support or similar environments.

You will need to be approachable, patient and adaptable, with the confidence to work with students who may require different levels of support.

These positions offer an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within Further Education. For the right candidates, there is also the possibility of progressing into a permanent position directly with the college partnership.

Why work with Castle Education?

• Working with over 120 schools and MATs across the region
• Access to over 25 free CPD courses
• Local knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Industry-leading referral schemes
• Access to our charitable giving back fund
• Work-life balance with tailor-made solutions to fit in with your lifestyle
• Supportive and experienced team
• Mental health and wellbeing support

Castle Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Castle Education is an equal opportunity employer.