FE Learning Support Assistant - 16+ SEND

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly payroll

Opportunities at New College Durham

Dedicated partnership team

Refer-a-friend bonus

Positive impact on learners

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. in Durham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support learners aged 16+ at New College Durham.

This temporary, ongoing role offers 30 hours per week and a pay rate of £14.91–£16.28 per hour including holiday pay. You will work with teaching staff to enable inclusive learning, provide 1:1 and small group support for learners with SEND, and help learners access lessons while safeguarding and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with SEND, ideally in a post-16 or FE setting.
• 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 and best practice (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 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

Experience supporting learners with  S

Excellent communication skills

Patient and caring approach

Ability to build relationships

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS update service

Education

Learning Support / SEND / Care qualification (desirable)

Job description

The Supply Register Ltd. in Durham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support learners aged 16+ at New College Durham.

This temporary, ongoing role offers 30 hours per week and a pay rate of £14.91–£16.28 per hour including holiday pay. You will work with teaching staff to enable inclusive learning, provide 1:1 and small group support for learners with SEND, and help learners access lessons while safeguarding and promoting inclusion.