Learning Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency seeks a Learning Support Assistant in Barking & Dagenham to support young adults with learning difficulties. The role involves encouraging independence and assisting tutors with lesson delivery. Candidates should have experience with SEND and a caring demeanor. This is a full-time, long-term position with a pay rate starting from £95/day.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Equal opportunities employer

Support for obtaining DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with special educational needs.
• Caring, patient and encouraging personality is essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to different subjects and needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with learning difficulties in lessons.
• Encourage independence in daily living skills.
• Assist tutors in delivering tailored lessons.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEND

Caring and patient personality

Flexibility and adaptability

Interest in life skills and vocational pathways

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Assistant – Post-16 College – Barking & Dagenham • From £95/day • Post-16 • Barking & Dagenham • Full-Time • Long-Term

Responsibilities

• Supporting young adults with learning difficulties and additional needs in lessons and vocational activities.
• Encouraging independence in areas such as travel training, daily living skills and workplace preparation.
• Assisting tutors to deliver engaging, accessible lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets.
• Supporting social and emotional development through mentoring and positive relationships.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting young people with SEND (16+ experience is a bonus but not essential).
• A caring, patient and encouraging personality.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support across a wide range of subjects and needs.
• Interest in life skills, vocational pathways or preparing young people for adulthood.

This is a rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your work as students gain independence and confidence in their journey to adulthood.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Max Anastasiou

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1069