BANK Learning Support Care Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Godstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £14.56 per hour

Flexible bank opportunities

Comprehensive induction and training

Ongoing learning and development

Meaningful difference in young people\

Job summary

The Orpheus Centre is seeking Bank Learning Support Care Assistants (LSCAs) to support young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities. You will help learners develop life skills, independence, and confidence through education, independent living and the arts at Godstone, Surrey.

Roles are bank/flexible hours with DBS checks and on-site induction. Prior experience and a passion for empowering others are valued, with a caring, patient, and reliable approach essential.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Learning Support, Health & Social Care or related fields would be advantageous but are not essential.
• Good Maths, English and IT skills are expected.
• At least two years' experience supporting young people or adults with learning disabilities, complex needs or behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in and out of the classroom toward personal, educational and independence goals.
• Assist with independent living skills, daily routines and mobility as needed.
• Support social, communication and employability skills in activities.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, multi-disciplinary environment.

Skills

Maths

English

IT skills

Communication

People skills

Empathy

Education

Health & Social Care

Learning Support

Job description

Join Our Team at The Orpheus CentreAre you passionate about supporting young adults with learning disabilities to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible?The Orpheus Centre is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated BANK Learning Support Care Assistants (LSCAs) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 18-25 with learning disabilities and additional needs as they develop vital life skills, build confidence, and prepare for their futures through education, independent living and the arts.

Salary: £14.56 per hour
Location: Godstone, Surrey
Contract: Bank / Flexible hours available

About the Role

As a BANK LSCA, you will play a key role in supporting learners both in and out of the classroom, helping them to achieve their personal, educational and independence goals. Every day is different, and you will have the opportunity to support learners with:

• Independent living skills and daily routines
• Social, communication and employability skills
• Educational activities and learning programmes
• Community and off-site activities
• Personal care and mobility support where required
• Developing confidence, independence and choice
• Building meaningful relationships and achieving individual outcomes

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where learners can thrive.

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and reliable
• Positive, resilient and motivated
• Excellent communicators with strong people skills
• Team players who can build positive relationships
• Confident supporting individuals with learning disabilities and additional needs
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting manual handling requirements where necessary

You will have:

• Good Maths, English and IT skills
• At least two years' experience supporting young people or adults with learning disabilities, complex needs or behavioural needs
• A genuine passion for empowering others to reach their full potential

Qualifications

Qualifications in Learning Support, Health & Social Care or related fields would be advantageous but are not essential.

We offer

• Competitive pay of £14.56 per hour
• Flexible bank opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives
• A welcoming and supportive team environment

Important Information

Appointment as a Bank LSCA is subject to the successful completion of a full week of on-site training and an induction programme before commencing duties.

Please note that the Orpheus Centre is not a licensed sponsorship organisation and is therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Why Join The Orpheus Centre?

At Orpheus, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Joyful
• BOLD
• Inclusive
• Resilient
• Determined
• Safeguarding & Inclusion

The Orpheus Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young adults. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We value difference and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Disability Confident Leader

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, as set out in the person specification. This does not mean that all disabled applicants will automatically be invited to interview, but it does ensure that disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential requirements are given the opportunity to show their skills, experience and abilities at interview.

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration