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Join Our Team of Student Support Assistants

Activate Learning

London

Hybrid

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative educational trust is seeking dedicated Student Support Assistants to empower individuals with learning difficulties. This rewarding role involves providing essential support across diverse educational programs, fostering independence, and collaborating with tutors to enhance student learning experiences. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in education.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave
LGPS Pension Scheme
Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards
Wellbeing & Resources Groups
Free Eye Tests
Health Cash Plan
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Flexible Working Options
Competitive Salaries
On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support young people or adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Assist in various educational sessions including GCSEs and A-levels.

Skills

Patience
Resilience
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Independence Building

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

Join Our Team of Student Support Assistants

Reference: APR20254797

Expiry date: 12:33, Thu, 1st May 2025

Location: Surrey

Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, LGPS pension scheme, and access to other great benefits.

About Activate Learning

At Activate Learning, we're committed to making a positive impact in education and empowering our students to achieve their full potential. We are an innovative, forward-thinking Educational Trust dedicated to shaping the educational journey for students across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey.

About the Role as a Student Support Assistant

As a Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning, you will work with young people or adults with a range of severe, complex, moderate learning difficulties, disabilities, and/or behavioural needs. You will provide support across various sessions, including GCSEs, Life Skills programmes, A-levels, and more.

We are looking for people who demonstrate patience and resilience, with the ability to help learners build independence and take more responsibility for their own learning. A collaborative working style and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Strong communication skills are required to work with tutors and ensure effective delivery of the education programmes, as well as to be part of a coordination team.

Interested in joining our team?

When applying, please submit your CV and fill out the online application form. Additionally, including details about your key strengths, preferred location, and desired working hours in your cover letter will help us better understand your expectations and needs.

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
  • Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
  • Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

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