Culinary Skills Learning Support Assistant

Reed; Orpington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Impact on SEND learners

Supportive environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work 3 days a week in Orpington, Kent, supporting a student on a Level 1 culinary course. The role involves 1:1 support for SEND learners, promoting independence and safeguarding in a multicultural setting.

Key responsibilities include person-centered support, assisting with personal care when needed, and helping learners develop study skills in line with EHCP outcomes. Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Proven ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with learners, staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
• Experience working in a multicultural community and safeguarding awareness.
• Confidence in supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, staying calm in various situations.
• Good organisational skills, reliable IT abilities, and administrative practice.
• Experience with SEN learners in secondary or FE settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to learners with complex needs including severe learning difficulties.
• Assist learners with personal care or mobility as needed, with sensitivity and dignity.
• Work with individuals or small groups, adapting style to meet diverse needs and promote independence.
• Support development of learning and study skills aligned with EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Personal care support

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)-Culinary Skills

• Job Type: Part-time (Agency)- (3 days Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 5. 8 hours per day less 1 hour lunch)


• Location: Orpington, Kent


• Salary: £15.55 - £17.75 per hour


• Start Date: ASAP


• Vacancy ID: 1806

We are currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team, providing essential 1:1 support to a student enrolled in a Level 1 introductory culinary course. This role is crucial for helping young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access and achieve within their educational programmes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide person-centred support to learners with a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties and disabilities.


• Assist learners with personal care or mobility as needed, always ensuring to approach each task with sensitivity, respect, and dignity.


• Work closely with individuals or small groups, adapting your style to meet diverse needs and encouraging learners to develop independence.


• Support the development of learning and study skills in alignment with outcomes identified in their Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.


• Proven ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with learners, staff, parents/carers, and professionals.


• Experience working in a multicultural community and a clear understanding of safeguarding, discrimination, and the barriers faced by learners with additional needs.


• Confidence in supporting learners with personal care and mobility needs.


• Strong 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 of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE setting is desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.


• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of learners with SEND.


• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment.