Learning Support Assistant

Dovetail and Slate; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Temp to Perm opportunities

Support and guidance

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work across colleges in the UK. You will support learners with additional needs, both 1:1 and in groups, and assist teachers to create an inclusive classroom environment. Safeguarding of vulnerable learners is a key responsibility.

Roles are offered on full-time and part-time hours, with term-time options. No formal teaching qualifications are required but enthusiasm for learner development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults.
• Experience in education.
• Knowledge of additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students.
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners.

Skills

SEN experience

Education experience

Care background

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting learners? Dovetail and Slate are an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting Learning Support Assistant opportunities for individuals with experience supporting learners or from a care background. No formal teaching qualifications are required, just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners in their education journey.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and group support of students with additional learning needs
• Supporting teachers/lecturers to ensure an inclusive learning environment for SEN students
• Safeguarding of vulnerable learners
• Full time and part time hours are available.
• Term time only roles are available also.

Requirements

• Experience working with SEN children or young adults
• Experience in education

OR an extensive care background

• Knowledge of additional learning needs
• Up to date Safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS or a willingness to obtain.

Benefits/Packages

• Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience & qualifications) - weekly pay!
• Flexible working hours
• Support and guidance
• Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
• Temp to Perm Roles Available
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.

Additional Information

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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