Learning Support

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

Learning Support

Temporary - MUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH ANIMALS (Including Spiders and Reptiles)

Location: Maidenhead

Start date: ASAP

About the Role

As a Learning Support member of staff, you'll work alongside tutors and teaching teams at a a college is Maidenhead, helping learners with additional needs access the curriculum and achieve.

You'll provide one-to-one and small-group support in and around the classroom, building the confidence and independence that allows every learner to progress. This is a role for someone patient, approachable and genuinely committed to inclusive learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to learners with additional learning needs.
• Helping learners access the curriculum and develop independent learning skills.
• Working closely with tutors to adapt learning materials and put support strategies in place.
• Encouraging engagement, inclusion and positive behaviour in the learning environment.
• Contributing to accurate records and learner support plans.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, care or community setting
• Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusive learning and learner progress
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting learners with SEND or other barriers to learning
• Knowledge of EHCPs and learning support strategies
• A relevant qualification in education or support work, or a willingness to work towards one

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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