Learning Support Assistant

Firefightersfund; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help individuals transition into employment and education. This part-time role involves providing tailored support, fostering independence, and facilitating skills development. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about empowering others.

Benefits

Flexible working

NEST pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Lifestyle discounts

Employee assistance programme

Recognition for long service

Qualifications

• Good organization and self-motivation.
• Passion for supporting disabled and disadvantaged individuals.
• Full driving license and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with skills development and independence.
• Liaise with learners and employers to facilitate job matching.
• Conduct travel training and group work.

Skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Determination

Job description

Join to apply for the Learning Support Assistant role at Jessica Locke Firefighters Fund.

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Location: Barrow, LA12

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Part-time, Permanent - 16 hours per week

Advertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates - apply today, don't delay!

Benefits include fair pay, flexible working, NEST pension scheme, healthcare benefits, lifestyle discounts, employee assistance programme, and recognition for long service.

About Us

Right2Work seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support the Future Choices programme, aimed at enabling individuals to make life choices, focusing on young people and adults transitioning into employment, further education, and personal development.

The programme offers classroom and community activities, tailored guidance, skill-building, and real-world work experience to foster confidence, independence, and employability skills.

The role involves supporting individuals with skills development, liaising with learners and employers, and supporting independence and potential achievement.

The Role

Work three days a week at our offices in Barrow. Experience is not required as full training is provided. The role involves supporting tasks such as observations, creating prompts, checklists, task analysis, supporting communication and interview skills, and travel training.

You will help with skills, qualifications, job matching, and liaising with learners and employers to support independence and growth. Tasks include working 1:1 with learners, group work, travel training, and working with employers and training providers.

The Candidate

We seek individuals with good organization, self-motivation, and determination to support success. Passion, commitment, and shared values about employment opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged people are essential. A full driving license and vehicle are required, along with an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Right2Work).

No agencies please.