Empower FE Learners: SEND Support Assistant

The Supply Register Ltd.; Pity Me; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Access to opportunities at New College

Dedicated partnership team

Refer-a-friend bonus

Positive impact on learner journeys

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant at New College Durham in Durham. This temporary, ongoing role supports learners aged 16+ with SEND, providing one-to-one and group assistance to help them access lessons and learn effectively.

You will work with teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment, monitor progress and maintain records, while upholding safeguarding and equality principles throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND, ideally within a post-16 or Further Education setting.
• Experience providing personal care support or willingness to undertake relevant responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and flexible approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners, staff and wider support networks.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (desirable).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to learners, including those with SEND.
• Assisting learners to access, understand and engage with lessons and learning activities.
• Supporting learners with personal care needs in a respectful, professional and dignified manner where required.
• Encouraging learner independence, confidence and participation in the classroom.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to promote positive learner outcomes.
• Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records where required.
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Patient & flexible

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Learning Support, SEND or Care qualification

Job description

The Supply Register Ltd. is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant at New College Durham in Durham. This temporary, ongoing role supports learners aged 16+ with SEND, providing one-to-one and group assistance to help them access lessons and learn effectively.

You will work with teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment, monitor progress and maintain records, while upholding safeguarding and equality principles throughout the role.