Experienced Learning Support Assistant

The Supply Register; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register, on behalf of the Newcastle College Group, is recruiting SEND Learning Support Workers to assist learners across Lewisham College, Southwark College and The Higher Education Centre. You will support students with a range of additional and complex learning needs to access education and build confidence.

If you are compassionate, patient, reliable, and able to work as part of a team, you will help create a safe, inclusive environment and collaborate with teaching staff to

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND or SEN schools.
• Experience in Further Education or Higher Education settings.
• Experience in care, support work or healthcare roles.
• Experience in youth work or community support is a plus.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn BSL or Makaton is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND.
• Assist students to access learning across a range of subjects.
• Promote independence, confidence, and personal development.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider support team.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Adaptable

Team player

Passionate about SEND

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have a caring nature, a positive attitude, and the dedication to help learners achieve their full potential? The Supply Register is delighted to be recruiting SEND Learning Support Workers on behalf of the Newcastle College Group (NCG). We are recruiting to support learners across Lewisham College, Southwark College, and The Higher Education Centre. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students aged with a range of additional and complex learning needs, helping them to access education, build confidence, and develop greater independence. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who is adaptable, compassionate, and committed to improving the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND.
• Assist students to access learning across a range of subjects.
• Promote independence, confidence, and personal development.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider support team.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, patient, and caring.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Confident working with students who have complex learning needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.

Experience We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEND or SEN schools.
• Further Education or Higher Education settings.
• Colleges or educational environments.
• Care, support work, or healthcare.
• Youth work or community support.

Experience with British Sign Language (BSL) or Makaton would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

Role Details

Working through The Supply Register offers the opportunity to support the Newcastle College Group, one of the UK's leading further education providers. You'll play an important role in helping students across Lewisham College, Southwark College, and The Higher Education Centre access high-quality education and achieve their ambitions. You'll be joining a dedicated and supportive team committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every student can succeed. If you're ready to begin a rewarding career supporting learners with SEND and want to make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary

• Expected working hours: hours per week, depending on student timetables and support requirements.
• Pay rate: £114-£129 a day.

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