FE Learning Support - Literacy & Numeracy

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Term-time/flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Hopwood Hall College in Middleton seeks a Learning Support Specialist to assist learners with SEND across further education settings. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support in English, maths, literacy, and numeracy, delivering targeted interventions and adapting materials to individual needs.

The successful candidate will help learners develop Functional Skills, confidence, and employability, working with lecturers and SEND teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good understanding of English and mathematics curriculum delivery.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt learning strategies to individual learner needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in English, maths, literacy, and numeracy.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve reading, writing, spelling, communication, and mathematical understanding.
• Support learners in developing Functional Skills and everyday numeracy.
• Adapt learning materials and support strategies to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners with a range of SEND needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and communication difficulties.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist learners in developing confidence, independence, study skills, and employability skills.
• Support learners in working towards their EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
• Promote inclusive learning practices and positive learner engagement.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers, tutors, SEND teams, and other support professionals.

Skills

SEND support

Literacy & numeracy

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 qualification in Education/Supporting Teaching and Learning/SEND

Job description

Hopwood Hall College in Middleton seeks a Learning Support Specialist to assist learners with SEND across further education settings. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support in English, maths, literacy, and numeracy, delivering targeted interventions and adapting materials to individual needs.

The successful candidate will help learners develop Functional Skills, confidence, and employability, working with lecturers and SEND teams.