Inclusive Learning Support Assistant (Animal-Friendly)

Dovetail and Slate; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Learning Support assistant in Maidenhead to work with tutors and teaching teams. You will support learners with additional needs to access the curriculum and build independence in and around the classroom.

The role requires patience, empathy and a commitment to inclusive learning, with responsibilities spanning one-to-one and small-group support, adapting materials, and contributing to learner support plans. Training and safeguarding are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with additional needs in educational, care or community settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with learners, tutors and families.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and adaptability to diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Help learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Work with tutors to adapt learning materials and implement support strategies.
• Encourage engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the learning environment.
• Contribute to accurate records and learner support plans.

Skills

Supporting learners

Communication skills

Empathy

Inclusive learning

Patient

Education

Qualification in education or support work

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Learning Support assistant in Maidenhead to work with tutors and teaching teams. You will support learners with additional needs to access the curriculum and build independence in and around the classroom.

The role requires patience, empathy and a commitment to inclusive learning, with responsibilities spanning one-to-one and small-group support, adapting materials, and contributing to learner support plans. Training and safeguarding are emphasized.