Learner Support Assistant

Accesssport; Eling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Access Education Group is seeking a part-time Learner Support Assistant to join our Crosby team. You will provide essential learner support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they have resources and encouragement to succeed.

You will work with teaching staff to support classroom activities, deliver interventions, and monitor progress to inform learning plans. Your role includes promoting literacy, numeracy and digital skills while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience in learner support is desirable.
• Understanding learner challenges and support strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Basic IT skills with digital learning tools.
• Qualifications in education or teaching support are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist learners with educational and personal development needs.
• Support classroom activities and deliver one-to-one or small group interventions.
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to tutors and management.
• Help learners develop literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.
• Support learners facing learning needs, disabilities, or social-emotional challenges.
• Encourage positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of learner support activities and liaise with external agencies.

Skills

Experience in learner support

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Record-keeping

IT skills

Education

Education qualifications advantageous

Tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

Learner Support Assistant

Location:AFC Totton

Salary:£26,300 to £29,200 per annum (FTE)

Position:Part-time 26 hours per week

Contract (1 year)

About Access Education Group

At Access Education Group, we are passionate about empowering learners to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality education and support services that make a real difference. Our team is dedicated, supportive, and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every learner can thrive.

The Role

We are seeking a friendly and motivatedLearner Support Assistantto join our team in Crosby. This pivotal role involves providing essential support to learners, helping them overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist learners with their educational and personal development needs, offering guidance and support tailored to individual requirements.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support classroom activities and deliver one-to-one or small group interventions.
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to tutors and management to help inform learning plans.
• Help learners develop essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy.
• Support learners facing challenges such as additional learning needs, disabilities, or social and emotional difficulties.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of learner support activities and liaise with external agencies where appropriate.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working in an educational or learner support role is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the challenges learners may face and strategies to support diverse needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised with excellent record-keeping abilities.
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with digital learning tools.
• Relevant qualifications in education, teaching support, or a related field are advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with education sector standards in Mersey.
• Flexible part-time working hours to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives.

Why Join Us?

By joining Access Education Group as a Learner Support Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contribution and supports your growth. You will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of learners and helping them build confidence and skills for the future.

Access Education Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.