Empowering Learning Support Assistant for Young Adults

SMART Education Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment in Derby is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with young adults with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will help learners access learning and build confidence, independence and employability skills in a supportive setting.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support in classrooms and broader learning environments, fostering positive behaviours and collaborative engagement with teaching staff and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
• Good communication and empathy when supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students in learning tasks.
• Deliver small-group learning sessions to assist progress.
• Help students access learning and overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students to work toward EHCP outcomes with targeted activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals involved.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Support development of practical and employability skills.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment in Derby is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with young adults with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will help learners access learning and build confidence, independence and employability skills in a supportive setting.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support in classrooms and broader learning environments, fostering positive behaviours and collaborative engagement with teaching staff and other professionals.